Psychiatrist for VA Medical Center

Job description

MDPerm is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive onsite psychiatric services at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.
This position supports Veterans in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, delivering care consistent with state-of-the-art civilian medical standards.
Responsibilities include Clinical Duties (95%),Clinic and Program Support, and Administrative Duties (5%).

Required
Active, unrestricted MD or DO license in any U.S. state
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Current BLS and ACLS certification
Ability to pass federal credentialing, privileging, and background screening
Strong clinical competency in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry

Preferred
Experience in VA, federal, or military healthcare settings
Experience treating complex behavioral health populations

Work Environment & Expectations
Approximately 6–6.5 patient care hours per day
Typical volume:
6 patients per day (1-hour visits), or
12 patients per day (30-minute visits), or a combination
Collaborative, mission-driven federal healthcare environment
Must adhere to VA Medical Staff Bylaws and clinical standards

• Full-time, Contract (1099)
• Competitive Hourly Rate | Long-Term Contract
• Mon-Fri, 8:00AM–4:30 PM (Clinic Hours) On-call coverage required during evenings, weekends, and holidays