Psychiatrist Opportunity in Albuquerque, NM: Department of Veteran Affairs
Department of Veteran Affairs
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Posted: 23-Feb-24
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: -
Join Our Team! Psychiatrist Opportunity in Albuquerque, NM: Department of Veteran Affairs
Are you a skilled psychiatrist seeking a vibrant community to practice in? Join our dynamic team in Albuquerque, NM, where the sun shines 310 days a year! The department of Veteran Affairs is seeking a full-time psychiatrist with an interest in providing care for our veterans.
Job Description
Assess, diagnose, monitor, manage and treat mental health diagnoses (DSM-5)
Perform a complete mental health history, relevant health history, physical examination, and biopsychosocial assessment
Formulate mental health diagnosis and treatment goals based on data obtained from assessment
Promote mental health and wellness
Provide psychiatric treatment of substance abuse (acute & chronic).Order patient care and prosthetic supplies as appropriate
Order and interpret diagnostic testing and therapeutic modalities, including, but not limited to laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
Order VA specialty consults and ancillary services when appropriate
Participate in quality improvement review, including systematic review of records
Maintain timely, accurate, legible and confidential medical records
Provide the above specified services in person and via telemedicine technology
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Education Affiliations
The Raymond G. Murphy VAMC is a training site for University of New Mexico medical students and psychiatry residents. There will be an opportunity for a faculty appointment with the UNM Department of Psychiatry for qualified applicants. UNM faculty track and rank are dependent on qualifications.
Applicants will be working in one of the following programmatic areas:
Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (RRTP)
Psychiatry Primary Care (PPC)
Outpatient (Acute Inpatient Psychiatry)
VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.
Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year
Retirement: Traditional federal pension and federal 401K with up to 5% match
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
CME allowance: $1,000 per year reimbursement
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting
For additional information on this wonderful opportunity, please feel free to apply, visit USAJOBS or contact our Department of Veteran Affairs physician recruiter listed below.
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. At VA Long Beach Healthcare System, our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of Veterans, their families, and caregivers. Our medical center provides primary care and specialty health services, including cardiology, mental health care, treatment for spinal cord injuries and disorders, suicide prevention, women’s health services, and more.