Physician (Psychiatrist) - 0602 - GP 14

Overview

The position is located at location Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth.

 

This is a civilian Physician (Psychiatry) position that affords job security, a competitive salary, bonuses, moving expenses, full malpractice coverage, 13-26 days paid vacation, 10 days paid Federal Holidays, a sick leave benefit and a first-class health and retirement benefit package.

 

We are seeking ordinary people with extraordinary hearts to care for the men and women who wear and have worn the uniform and their families.

 

Position is responsible for the management and treatment of psychiatric diagnosis for active duty service members and retirees, their dependents and all other eligible beneficiaries. Position requires a Degree in Medicine, completion of Residency in Psychiatry and Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

 

Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy. Our new facility is constantly evolving to reflect our growing population with new technology and training opportunities. Over 4,300 Sailors and civilians work in locations from Yorktown to Chesapeake to deliver health care to the 420,000 Active-Duty members, family members and retirees living in Hampton Roads. These men and women carry on a tradition of caring and service that dates back to Revolutionary times.

 

Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/  

 

Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment.

 

 

A recruitment or relocation bonus may be authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizenship.

 

Responsibilities

As a Physician (Psychiatry) you will:

• Provide treatment services in any capacity including, but not limited to, examining, diagnosing and treating diseases affecting mental health including the brain, nervous system, substance abuse of drugs or chemicals and personality disturbances.
• Special in treating mental illness using the biomedical approach to mental disorders, including psychotherapies.
• Provide treatment services in any capacity including, but not limited to, assessment, medication management and disposition of psychiatric patients including making arrangements for hospitalization if needed.
• Provide routine, intensive, complex and emergency intakes and extended evaluations for a variety of emotional, psychological, and behavioral disorders.
• Provide continuing follow-up care for chronic patients with acute disorders and complications of these disorders, such as psychosis, organic brain syndrome, substance abuse/addictions, etc.
• Perform initial patient work-up to assess patient care and/or treatment.
• Discriminate between abnormal and normal findings to recognize early stages of physical, emotional, and/or mental problems.
• Complete required records (both paper and electronic) pertaining to all medical services provided in accordance with specified procedures and regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment with full responsibility for professional diagnosis, treatment, referral and disposition of patients, IAW Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Ensure the highest standards of professional practice and ethics are maintained.

• Treat patients presenting a range of symptoms as represented in DSM-V. Incumbent will be responsible for decisions that have a serious impact on the lives of others, such as recommending hospitalization or determining a service member's fitness for duty or assessing and completing Medical Evaluation Board (MEB), Temporary Disability Retirement List (TDRL) evaluations, command consultations, and other administrative processes as required and prepares reports of such evaluations according to applicable regulations.

• Document in an electronic record such as AHLTA, HAIMS, BHDP, CHCS, Military Health System is desired.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

 

Who May Apply: US Citizens

 

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religiou