Supervisory Psychiatrist

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until September 30, 2024 or until all positions are filled. The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be 15 June 2024, with subsequent cut-off dates every two weeks. Eligible applications received after that date will be referred at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis until positions are filled.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not be limited to:
Provides for quality and safety of the care, treatment and services provided by the section assigned. This requires ongoing monitoring and evaluating of quality and safety (including access, efficiency and effectiveness); appropriateness of care and treatment provided to patients; patient satisfaction activities; patient safety and risk management activities; and utilization management.
Assists in identification of important aspects of care for the Section, identification of indicators used to measure and assess important aspects of care and evaluating of the quality and appropriateness of care.
Utilizes VHA performance measures and monitors as a basis for assessing the quality, timeliness, efficiency, and safety of service activities.
Maintains records of meetings that include reports of conclusions, data recommendations, responsible person, actions taken, and an evaluation of effectiveness of actions taken as appropriate.
Develops criteria for recommending clinical privileges for LIP members of the section assigned and ensures that FPPE and ongoing professional practice evaluation is continuously performed, and results are utilized in re-privileging.
Responsible for supervision of prescribing staff and evaluations including performance appraisals, proficiency, personnel actions, and peer reviews.
Defines and develops clinical privilege statements for staff in assigned section including levels of care that include all requirements of VHA handbook 1100.19 (credentialing and privileging).
Develops policies and procedures to assure effective management, ethics, safety, communication, and quality within the section and between MHBS sections and other services as appropriate.
Reviews at least annually privilege templates for each assigned section and makes recommendations to the Chief, MHBS as needed for modifications. Demonstrates knowledge and skills in interpersonal relations through appropriately and courteously relating to internal and external customers.
Supports and monitors time and attendance of staff including leave requests via VATAS.
Supports and ensures compliance with productivity, access, and quality initiatives.



Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus):
Approved for highly qualified applicants.


Pay:
Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases


EDRP Authorized:

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive.
Contact ,
Alexa.Magoc@va.gov
OR
Monique.Head@va.gov

the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance


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)


Retirement:
Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA


Insurance:
Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)


Licensure:
1 full and unrestricted license from any US 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- Friday8:00AM-4:30PM ; on-call as needed, evening, weekends and holidays may be required.