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Posted: 24-Jul-24
Location: Tucson, Arizona
Type: Full Time
Salary: $270,000 - $300,000 annual
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Internal Number: Vacancy 12334045
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System (SAVAHCS) in Tucson, Arizona is currently looking for an in-patient Psychiatrist.
Position Information:
As a psychiatrist working on the inpatient team, you will provide psychiatric care (diagnosis, treatment, and crisis management) to Veterans with mental health and substance use disorders as part of an integrated team of psychiatric providers, psychologists, social workers, nurses, and clinical pharmacists in the inpatient MH and RRTP units, as well as provide consultation services to the medical/surgical treatment floors and the Emergency Department. The Inpatient Psychiatrist is responsible for providing psychiatric care for patients on any one of those services on a rotating basis. The inpatient psychiatrist will care for a panel of inpatients on the 1 West Unit as part of an interdisciplinary care team, rounding daily with psychiatry residents and medical students as well. At other times, the inpatient psychiatrist may see patients in the medical consultation or emergency department, depending on rotations within the team. The psychiatrist will learn and become certified in the provision of ECT and potentially other neuromodulation techniques. The inpatient psychiatrist will be part of a team of 7 providers who will work on 1 west on the weekend days, on a rotating basis. The team will also provide coverage to the MHRRTP for PTSD when needed. The psychiatrists will have a flexible work schedule. The psychiatrist will participate in teaching and supervising Psychiatry Residents and Medical Students in the inpatient psychiatric unit. The Inpatient Psychiatrist must be able to obtain affiliate faculty appointment with the University of Arizona College of Medicine. This team should be ideal for the psychiatrist who appreciates variety and clinical challenges, who derives deep satisfaction from helping the most vulnerable veterans in their most critical situations. If you enjoy teaching, working on teams, and solving clinical challenges, this position is right for you.
Southern Arizona VA Healthcare System – SAVAHCS – Facility Information
The Southern Arizona VA Health Care System (SAVAHCS), located in Tucson, Arizona is a Joint Commission-accredited, level 1a complexity teaching hospital, providing tertiary-level care. The SAVAHCS offers a beautiful 150-acre campus with a full range of medical and mental health services for Veterans, including a 31-bed inpatient psychiatry/substance use acute treatment unit, a 25-bed mental health residential rehabilitation treatment program for substance use disorders (SUD) and PTSD treatment, intensive outpatient programs for SUD and PTSD, homeless programs, and more. The SAVAHCS operates a 24-hour emergency department and is the host site for various regional referral centers of excellence including the Polytrauma Network Site, the Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center, and the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). The SAVAHCS is the principal teaching affiliate of the University of Arizona Colleges of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Annually nearly 1,000 physician and associated health trainees participate in health care training programs at the SAVAHCS.
Community Information of Tucson, Arizona
Tucson - a major city in the Arizona Sun- Corridor. The largest city in Southern Arizona and the second largest city in the state after Phoenix. This vibrant desert city is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning natural landscapes. Nestled in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by majestic mountains. It offers a unique blend of outdoor adventure, Southwest Charm, and a thriving arts and culinary scene.
- Affordable Cost of Living – low cost of living and affordable housing with scenic views in family friendly and safe neighborhoods.
- Favorable weather all year round – Tucson boasts 350 days of sunshine every year and yet still offers distinct seasons meaning your days will be spent doing outdoor activities, i.e., hiking, biking, swimming, or just relaxing leisure walks. Is golf more your thing? Tucson offers some of the country’s best golf courses.
- Great College Atmosphere – The University of Arizona is in Tucson, you’ll find the campus, shops and cafes catering to the college crowd.
- Tucson is a great place to live for families, people who enjoy outdoor activities (hiking, cycling, running, etc.) and those who enjoy rich culture and an affiliation with a world class University. Tucson truly is a city with a friendly, small-town feel.
Benefits
In addition to the honor of serving America’s Heroes, the VHA offers exceptional benefits:
Total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- Low patient-provider ratios.
- Robust insurance coverage.
- The ability to work anywhere in the country with one active license.??
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Availablefor highly qualified candidate.
- Stable employment with competitive salary and regular pay increases.
- Salary: $270,000 - $300,000/year.
- Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be approved for a highly qualified candidate.
- Liability Protection: VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws and may be defended by the United States against allegations of malpractice or negligence.
- Health insurance: With Federal Employees Health Benefits, choose from a variety of self or family health maintenance organizations and are entitled to a partial Government contribution in proportion to the number of hours you are scheduled to work in a pay period.
- Dental and vision insurance: Under the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, supplemental dental and/or vision benefits are available to you and your family.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Allows you to save money for health care expenses with a Health Care or Limited Expense Health Care FSA. Think of it as a savings account that helps you pay for items that typically aren’t covered by your FEHB Plan, the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program, or other health insurance coverage.
- Life insurance: Plan for what’s next with Federal Employees Group Life Insurance, which is group term life insurance covering you and eligible family members.
- Survivor benefits: Become eligible for survivor benefits after 10 years of service.
- Pension: Your basic annuity is computed based on your length of service and “high-3” average salary and become vested in the Federal Employee Retirement System, Basic/Defined Benefit pension after only five years of creditable civilian service.
- Thrift Savings Plan (Federal 401k Equivalent) 5 % agency match: TSP lets you contribute up to $23,000 a year to your account. Become vested after only 3 years of creditable civilian service.
- Annual Leave (Paid Time Off): 1 hour of annual leave for each 10 hours in a pay status with a max carryover of 240 hours. 1 hour of sick leave for each 20 hours in a pay status (no limit) and 11 paid federal holidays accrue right away.
- Credit for military service: Have you earned service credits from your time in military service? Don’t worry — if you move to a federal job at VA, you may carry over service time that is added to your total years of work for retirement purposes.
- Service without strings: Whether you serve full or part-time, your employment at VA is “at will” and without employment contracts, non-compete clauses, restrictive covenants, or other significant restrictions on outside work.
Thank you for your consideration and we look forward to assisting you to your new, rewarding career at the Veterans Health Administration!
Requirements:
- US Citizen
- Must have an active and unrestricted license in any of the US States
- Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine
- Completed residency training
- Must be board certified in Psychiatry
- Work Schedule:Full-time, Permanent, M-F, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30PM
- Not a telework eligible position