Physician - Psychiatry

In-Person Outpatient BHIP Psychiatry Position with Pittsburgh VA Medical Centers (Pittsburgh, PA)

Come join our innovative team and enjoy the full range of federal government benefits. Among the most innovative and forward-looking in the nation, the VA in Pittsburgh provides exceptional healthcare to our nation’s Veterans, trains America’s future healthcare providers, and conducts research that contributes to medical advancements. The VA offers incredible work-life balance with a generous benefits package including a multi-tiered retirement system (VA contributes 16.6% to pension and 5% match to a 401k plan), heath/vision/dental insurance, performance pay, and up to 55 days of paid leave per year.

The Pittsburgh VA Healthcare System is seeking motivated psychiatrists to serve our Veterans in-person in the Outpatient BHIP specialty. The Pittsburgh VA staff enjoy a collaborative team environment, opportunities for research/academia and advancement, and an unmatched quality of life. You will work with a dedicated team who provide the highest quality of care to our Veterans.  

Major Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provides a full range of psychiatric services, diagnoses behavioral disorders particularly for complex or unusually difficult Veterans.
• Same Day Access-Assessing veterans who may require SUD treatment and are referred to the Same Day Access Clinic from within or outside the Behavioral Health Service Line.
• ER consultation-assisting in the emergency department setting for providing treatment and/or assessing levels of care for SUD treatment.
• BHIP level of care, Will carry a panel of dual diagnosis veterans who do not meet criteria for specialty SUD care. Will work with the FLOW model to ensure veterans are moved between levels of care seamlessly.
• Develops, implements and documents the psychotherapeutic treatment plan for an assigned caseload of Veterans, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
• Functions independently as a member of the Behavioral Health and VA Pittsburgh Medical Center, with full clinical privileges. Assumes complete professional responsibility for his/her clinical assessments and findings, Veteran care decisions and documentation.
• Provides outreach services to Veterans and their families as needed and/or required.
• Facilitates liaisons with other medical programs in order to effectively coordinate services.
• Attends and participates in administrative and informational meetings held by the ACOS of Behavioral Health or higher-level staff members. Attends regular team and Behavioral Health staff meetings.
• Provides clinical supervision and instruction for psychiatry residents and fellows as needed. Serves as a mentor for junior and new hire psychiatrists.
• Works cohesively with Behavioral Health staff to assure that all aspects of the Behavioral Health Service are functioning optimally. This includes strategic planning, setting operational priorities and deployment of resources, engaging in quality improvement, performance measure outcomes, and encouraging and improving team-oriented care for Veterans.

Benefits Overview:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Reimbursement): Up to $200,000
Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases
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

Pittsburgh Highlights:

• Family-friendly city with low cost of living and affordable housing in green, beautiful neighborhoods
• Abundant historical/cultural sites and events including the Carnegie Museums (Art, Natural History, Science, and Andy Warhol), a multitude of other visual/performing arts institutions, and a lively music scene featuring local, national, and international stars. 
• Plenty of outdoor activities with green parks for hiking/biking (Schenley Park, Frick Park, and Highland Park) and rivers for canoeing and kayaking.
• If you are a sports fan, Pittsburgh is home to the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates professional teams.