Psychiatrist

Join the Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic in San Jose, CA as a Physician - Psychiatrist. In this role, you will evaluate and manage patients face-to-face and via telehealth, while providing leadership and oversight for clinical treatment teams. Enjoy a balanced part-time schedule offering competitive pay, extensive paid time off, and comprehensive federal benefits.

Practice Info

• Department of Veterans Affairs Community Based Outpatient Clinic, San Jose, CA
• Outpatient mental health clinics
• Treatment teams including RNPs and clinical pharmacists

Shift & Schedule

• Part-time, 16 hours per week
• Schedule to be determined by supervisor

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and management of patients both face-to-face and by telehealth
• Supervise trainees, including medical students and residents, in outpatient mental health settings
• Practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods and instruct personnel on preventive medicine programs
• Provide oversight and leadership for the clinical functions of staff and trainees associated with their treatment teams, including RNPs and clinical pharmacists
• Serve in hospital or service level committees such as Medication Management Committee or Pain Committee
• Support and enhance VAPAHCS philosophy and goals
• Ensure research outcome studies are routinely conducted according to VAPAHCS policies and procedures

Compensation

• Expected salary range from $301,714 to $320,972, negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience
• Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and regular salary increases

Benefits

• Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment) authorized
• 50-55 days of paid time off per year including 26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year, and possible 5-day paid absence for CME
• Traditional federal pension with 5 years vesting and federal 401(k) with up to 5% in contributions by VA
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs that can be carried into retirement
• Possible $1,000 per year CME reimbursement for full-time clinicians with board certification
• Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• No physician employment contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

Qualifications

• 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory