Physician (Psychiatrist - HPACT)
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is presently looking of Physician (Psychiatrist - HPACT) right now, this job will be settled in South Carolina. More details about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Quality Care Our Heroes DeserveNow is the time to take your career to the next level and become part of the high-caliber talent that is VA. Experience what 250,000 current VA employees already have â€"state-of-the art practice settings, access to the latest technology, a multi-disciplinary team environment and the opportunity to provide the men and women who have bravely served this country with the finest patient care, benefits and customer satisfaction. And with VA Patient Satisfaction Scores leading the healthcare industry, you’ll be joining one of the most respected facilities in the Nation. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston SC, is recruiting for a full time dual boarded internist/ psychiatrist to work in the Mental Health outpatient setting at the Charleston VA Mental Health Clinic. The physician will predominantly work with a homeless population of Veterans in our H-PACT (Homeless Patient Aligned Care Team) Clinic. Because of the high rate of co-morbidity issues, the physician will provide psychiatric as well as primary care services for Veterans.Salary Range: Up to $250,000 per yearSalary will be determined by a compensation panel based on experience, background and education.
For more information please call Sam Wright at 334-272-4670 ext: 4305 or email to samuel.wright4@va.gov
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen of the United States (Noncitizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens.
Education: Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine? The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
Licensure and Registration: Current, full and unrestricted license to practice in any state, territory or commonwealth of the United States, District of Columbia.
English Language Proficiency: Physicians, including residents, appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English.
First-Year Residency: Completed first-year residency, or its equivalent, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for the year in which it was completed. For a VA resident, the appropriate Deans Committee and Resident Review Board may recommend appointment on the basis of the candidate's acceptability for residency training. Approved residences are:
a. Those approved by the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals, American Medical Association, in the list published for the year the residency was completed, or
b. Other residences or their equivalents which the Professional Standards Board determines to have provided an applicant with appropriate professional training. The Board may determine that the residency requirement has been met if the candidate has completed 1 year of post-graduate education.
Physical Standards: Placement in this position is subject to meeting the physical requirements of this position. Pre-placement medical examination is required.
Preferred Qualifications: Board Certification in Internal Medicine AND Psychiatry APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www4.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp. Bring your expertise to VA and be valued as part of a team that is recognized and respected for significant contributions to medicine. You’ll enjoy a patient-focused environment, terrific benefits and incentives, and the ability to practice at any VA facility in the country.
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