Summary This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) – a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval – award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply. Qualifications To qualify for this position you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy Doctor of Medicine or equivalent medical or osteopathic degree Degree from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year of study completion Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. State, Territory, Commonwealth or District of Columbia Residency Training: physicians must have completed residency training approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program, leading to eligibility for board certification Residency may include ACGME or AOA approved programs, or other non‑U.S. residency programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified U.S. practice as deemed appropriate by the local Medical Staff Executive Committee Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who meet the basic requirements may be appointed as Physician Resident Providers (PRPs) PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee‑basis PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged PRPs are allowed a scope of practice that permits certain restricted duties under supervision Surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs Proficiency in spoken and written English Additional requirement: Must be board certified Preferred experience: Prior VA experience Reference: For more information on this qualification standard – Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be able to perform all activities of the position without restriction. The position may involve standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, turning, and going up and down flights of stairs. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCMENT All qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager on a weekly basis Psychiatrists are expected to provide health care services to veteran patients enrolled at the Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System at the Wilmington Health Care Center location in Wilmington, North Carolina Services will be needed from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays Services will include, but are not limited to, performing initial psychiatric evaluations, conducting medication management clinics, and providing appropriate treatment and management for general psychiatric problems on a predominantly outpatient basis Conditions requiring ancillary services such as psychological evaluation, substance abuse treatment, psychotherapy for victims of sexual and/or combat‑related trauma, and other mental health conditions anticipated to respond to non‑pharmacological interventions will be referred to those services within the Behavioral Health Service Line (BHSL) when appropriate Conditions requiring specialty care will be referred to specialty clinics within the VA health care system Physicians will not refer the patient to outside providers unless reviewed for eligibility by Health Administration Staff and appropriately authorized Treatment and professional duties as outlined in the incumbent’s clinical privileges, as noted in the credentialing process Initial psychiatric evaluation of veterans to establish diagnosis and management plan, develop a treatment plan including medication management, order pertinent laboratory and radiology tests, and disposition of these patients Obtain appropriate consultation from specialists/ancillary services and communicate pertinent medical information to other health care providers/institutions Enter all diagnostic and treatment information and related reports into the computerized patient record system (CPRS) on the day of the visit Documentation of health care provided – including all physician orders – must satisfy Department of Veteran Affairs and local VAMC policies/procedures and meet external accreditation agency requirements for safe delivery of patient care The physician must possess computer skills to access the CPRS as used by the VAMC; orientation to CPRS will be provided by the VAMC Prescribe medications for patients according to the established drug formulary at this facility; deviations from the formulary should occur only when clinically indicated and in compliance with established procedures Perform services within the VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the Medical Staff By‑Laws of the VAMC Provide psychiatric consultation to other services at the VAMC and associated community clinics when required Additional duties as assigned by Assistant Chief of Psychiatry, Chief of Psychiatry, or Department Chief – BHSL VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package VHA Physician Total Rewards Recruitment Incentive (Sign‑on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants are ineligible to apply for incentive Contact the EDRP Coordinator – Cheryl Lahair – at for questions/assistance Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50‑55 days per year (26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 paid federal holidays, and possible 5 days paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension after 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% VA contribution Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long‑term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any U.S. State or territory; CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full‑time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting Work Schedule: Monday through Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. #J-18808-Ljbffr