Physician (Psychiatrist Residency Coordinator)

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Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement.

Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.

Required (Screen Out): Experience with managing a Psychiatry Residency Program (i.e., Residency Program Coordinator for academic affiliate) Significant research experience in neuromodulation, with a focus on ADHD.

Experience coordinating an ADHD Clinic Experience covering Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Acute Inpatient Psychiatry.

Must be Board Certified in Psychiatry Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.

Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.

Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.

Residency Training: Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.

(NOTE: VA physicians involved in academic training programs may be required to be board certified for faculty status.) Approved residencies are: (1) Those approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), b) OR [(2) Those approved by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA),OR (3) Other residencies (non-US residency training programs followed by a minimum of five years of verified practice in the United States), which the local Medical Staff Executive Committee deems to have provided the applicant with appropriate professional training and believes has exposed the physician to an appropriate range of patient care experiences.

Residents currently enrolled in ACGME/AOA accredited residency training programs and who would otherwise meet the basic requirements for appointment are eligible to be appointed as "Physician Resident Providers" (PRPs).

PRPs must be fully licensed physicians (i.e., not a training license) and may only be appointed on an intermittent or fee-basis.

PRPs are not considered independent practitioners and will not be privileged; rather, they are to have a "scope of practice" that allows them to perform certain restricted duties under supervision.

Additionally, surgery residents in gap years may also be appointed as PRPs. Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Reference: VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix G-2 Physician Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

Physical Requirements: This position requires visual acuity, keen hearing, clear distinctive speech, and manual dexterity. Transferring patients and objects may be required.

The incumbent may be exposed to infected patients and contaminated materials and may be required to remove protective clothing in isolation situations or invasive procedures.

The incumbent may be exposed to patients who are combative secondary to delirium, dementia, or psychiatric disorders.

The incumbent must be a mature, flexible, sensible individual capable of working effectively in stressful situations and able to shift priorities based on patient needs.

See VA Handbook and Directive 5019. Major Duties:

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. The Staff Psychiatrist has experience in clinical care, administration and academics (research and teaching).

He/she also carries an individual caseload of psychiatric patients.

The incumbent will be expected to maintain a faculty appointment at Brown University Department of Psychiatry, at minimally the instructor level.

The Staff Psychiatrist will be directly involved with the academic affiliates in implementing the psychiatric education of all Psychiatry trainees through oversight of the residency program and clinical supervision of trainees.

This position is located within the Mental Health & Behavioral Sciences Service and reports to the Assistant Chief of MHBSS, Medical Services.

The psychiatrist practices independently and supervision and consultation is of an administrative and consultative nature.

Major Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Clinical: Provides direct patient care commensurate with the standards for clinical administrative positions.

When involved in direct patient care or when supervising same, demonstrates knowledge, skills and abilities to conduct examinations, determines diagnoses, therapeutic ability, effectiveness in emergencies, patient management, consultation and special skills, and record keeping.

Competence will be demonstrated for young adult through geriatric age groups. Clinical practice is characterized by acceptable provider-specific data in re-privileging reviews.

Research Involved in research with significant potential for scientific contribution including cutting edge research with Research Scientists at the VA.

The highest level of competence is demonstrated through obtaining internal and/or external funding for research.

Active involvement in dissemination of research and clinical activities with competence demonstrated by attainment of multiple publications in peer-reviewed professional literature, a consistent record of presentation of findings at national scientific meetings and attainment of an appointment at Brown University Medical School.

Education Provides clinical leadership to interdisciplinary personnel.

Supervises at least one resident annually with favorable written reviews, will coordinate outpatient component of Brown University Psychiatry Residency rotation.

Successfully maintains Brown University Clinical or Academic faculty appointment.

Administrative Provides administrative oversight of the VA Placement for Brown Psychiatry Residents Provides clinical supervision and QI monitoring as appropriate.

Participates as needed in response to and resolution of patient complaints. Serves on facility, VISN, and national committees as directed by the ACOS, MHBSS.

Professionalism Complies with requirements for Outside Professional Activities. Complies with the Code of Ethics for Government Employees.

Exhibits a professional demeanor in the conduct of all duties and will be generally accepted by employees and management officials as cooperative and technically competent.

Represents MHBSS internally and externally, in such a manner as to reflect positively on MHBSS and VAPHS. Participates in all training programs required for optimal function in professional role.

CME: Possible $1,100 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): A student loan payment reimbursement program.

You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment.

Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application.

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EDRP Authorized: Contact VHA EDRP Program Support VHAEDRPProgramSupport@va.gov Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus up to $15,000 per year, 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 Telework: Authorized as determined by the agency policy Travel Required: Not required Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m. (standard tour but is negotiable).