VA Psychiatrist, Fayetteville NC - $260K-$315K + Sign-on Bonus

Description

The Fayetteville VA Coastal Healthcare System is looking for a board-certified Psychiatrist to provide outpatient mental health care to Veterans. This is a general psychiatry role where you'll conduct initial evaluations, manage medications, and collaborate with other specialists to deliver comprehensive treatment. The position is primarily outpatient, Monday through Friday, with rotational on-call coverage for evenings, weekends, and federal holidays. It's a chance to build a rewarding career serving those who served, backed by exceptional federal benefits. Plus, highly qualified candidates may be eligible for a sign-on bonus and up to $200,000 in student loan repayment through the Education Debt Reduction Program.

Here's what you'll be doing:

• Perform initial psychiatric evaluations to establish diagnoses, conduct safety assessments, and develop treatment plans including medication management.
• Order and interpret pertinent laboratory tests, procedures like EKGs, and imaging studies.
• Prescribe medications according to the established formulary and in compliance with federal, state, and clinical guidelines.
• Obtain consultations from specialists and communicate pertinent medical information to other providers, institutions, and patients.
• Document all diagnostic and treatment information in the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) on the day of the visit.
• Provide psychiatric consultation to other services at the VAMC and associated community clinics as required.

What you'll need to have:

• U.S. Citizenship and proficiency in written and spoken English.
• A Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an approved school.
• A current, full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.
• Completed residency training in Psychiatry, approved by the ACGME or AOA.
• Required: Must be board certified.
• Must maintain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Job Details

A Look at Our Benefits:

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Available to highly qualified candidates.
• Relocation Incentive: Available to eligible candidates.
• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP): Eligible for up to $200,000 in student loan repayment.
• Generous Paid Time Off: 50-55 days per year, including 26 days annual leave, 13 days sick leave, 11 federal holidays, and a possible 5-day paid absence for CME.
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5-year vesting) plus a 401K with up to 5% VA contribution.
• Insurance: Comprehensive federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care options, many of which can be carried into retirement.
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• CME Reimbursement: Up to $1,000 per year for board-certified, full-time physicians.
• Flexibility: No physician employment contract and no significant restrictions on moonlighting.