Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Kernersville, NC

Join Our Team: Make a Difference as a Staff Psychiatrist with BHIP at the Kernersville Health Care System! EDRP & Incentive Authorized

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is seeking a dedicated, full-time Psychiatrist to join our esteemed team at the Kernersville Health Care Center. This is an exciting opportunity to provide exemplary care to our veterans and make a significant impact on their lives. At our facility, you will find a diverse, team-oriented environment that is committed to service, compassion, and clinical excellence. Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for those that qualify. Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Student loan repayment reimbursement program is eligible for this position.

Functions and Duties of Psychiatrists:

• Perform and teach psychiatric services to residents and provide educational experiences for other healthcare trainees.
• Assess individuals for psychiatric care using accepted protocols, including history gathering, mental status exams, and medical evaluations.
• Provide diagnostic descriptions to guide treatment and deliver psychiatric care within the scope of their privileges.
• Be responsible for all psychiatric care aspects, including availability for emergency interventions during on-call hours.

Additional Functions:

• Assist and guide residents or clinical providers in evaluating and treating psychiatric patients.
• Monitor patient progress, documenting changes in their physical and mental status.
• Conduct both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric evaluations and treatments.
• Participate in hospital committees, in-service programs, education, and peer review processes for quality improvement.
• Engage in research activities and hold faculty appointments for teaching purposes.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is impossible to recruit qualified citizens, in accordance with VA Policy.

Education: A Doctor of Medicine degree or an equivalent degree in allopathic or osteopathic medicine is required.

Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, complete, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state, territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency: Completion of a residency program in an accredited core specialty

Board Certification: Candidates must be board-certified or board eligible.

  Benefits

The VA offers all employees' industry leading full benefits and features-package to support high quality professional practice & a favorable work-life-family balance. The VA package includes:

• Competitive Salary Range: $185,000-$295,000
• Paid Time Off: 50–55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Benefits Include: Dental, Medical, Life Insurance, Pension, Thrift Savings Plan (401K) with 5% match, Survivor Benefits etc.
• Continuing education: Up to $1,000 or more annually
• Service without strings: No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.

Discover a fulfilling and rewarding career at Salisbury VA Health Care System, where your skills and compassion can truly shine