Physician (SUD Psychiatrist)

Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

• As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the SUD psychiatrist is responsible for medication management for patients, including providing supportive psychotherapy when indicated, evaluating and providing medical treatment for patients presenting to the clinic. This position will be housed within the newly developed National Center for Warrior Independence at the Greater Los Angeles VA. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): May be eligible for highly qualified candidate. EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Dean Stitzler, Dean.Sitzler@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance 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 Teaching The incumbent may participate in supervision of psychiatry residents and may assist in organizing resident training in the SUD program. They may also be responsible for addressing clinic operation needs as it relates to resident training. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30 PM

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