Psychiatrist - Treatment Refractory Depression

Psychiatrist – Treatment Refractory Depression (In-Person Presence Required) at Pittsburgh VA Medical Centers (Pittsburgh, PA)

Join Our Team: Treatment-Refractory Depression Psychiatrist Wanted at Veterans Health Administration VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA!  Are you a compassionate psychiatrist dedicated to serving those who have served our country? Join us at the VA Medical Center in Pittsburgh, PA, where you’ll have the opportunity to make a profound impact on the mental health of our nation’s heroes.

As a Treatment-Refractory Depression Psychiatrist with us, you’ll:

• Provide specialized care and innovative treatment solutions for veterans battling treatment-refractory depression.
• Collaborate with a team of passionate professionals committed to delivering the highest quality of care.
• Honor the sacrifices of our veterans by providing them with comprehensive mental health support.
• Provide a full range of psychiatric services, diagnose behavioral disorders particularly for complex or unusually difficult Veterans.
• Provide comprehensive interventions and consultation to professional staff with Behavioral Health as well as other specialty programs.
• Develop, implement, and document the psychiatric treatment plan for an assigned caseload of Veterans, including prompt completion of clinical reminders.
• Function independently as a member of the Behavioral Health service line and VA Pittsburgh Medical Center, with full clinical privileges. Assume complete professional responsibility for your clinical assessments and findings, Veteran care decisions, and medical documentation.

Requirements:

• Licensure: One full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory
• Board certification in Psychiatry preferred.
• Experience in treating treatment-refractory depression preferred.
• Dedication to serving veterans with respect and empathy.

Benefits/Perks:

• Supportive work environment within a renowned VA Medical Center.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our nation’s heroes.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized.
• 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).
• 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.

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 paid Federal holidays per year
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare system that proudly serves the Veteran population throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It is our mission to care for America’s Veterans and provide them with excellent health care.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System consists of three divisions: a major medical and surgical tertiary care facility, a behavioral health facility, and a community living center and a Veterans recovery center, all complemented by five community based outpatient clinics.

The city of Pittsburgh has been repeatedly ranked as the most livable US city by such publications as The Economist, Places Rated Almanac, and Forbes Magazine. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers a unique opportunity to practice in a leading US medical community within an affordable and thriving city.