Gulf Coast VA Healthcare System (GCVHS) in Pensacola, Florida is seeking a full-time Outpatient Psychiatrist. The Florida Gulf Coast is a great place to live and work! You'll find picturesque, white-sand beaches lining the Gulf of Mexico, exciting outdoor activities including boating and fishing, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. Florida’s Gulf Coast also features the Gulf Islands National Seashore, with endless opportunities for solitude and relaxation. Candidates must be highly motivated, team-oriented, and committed to the care and exceptional health of our Veterans. The GCVHS is fully dedicated to providing top-quality medical care by serving and honoring America’s Veterans. Highlights of these positions include:
Competitive Starting Salary: $225,000 - $285,000
Work Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8am-4:30pm
Minimum Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- Must possess current, active, and unrestricted Medical Licensure.
- Providing comprehensive psychiatric care for veterans in an outpatient setting. Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing medication management.
- Qualifications: Board certified/board eligible in psychiatry.
Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
- 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
- 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
- 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
- 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, allowing 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 healthcare insurance coverage for retired personnel.
- Disability Retirement: Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years of service.
If interested, please e-mail your CV to Roberta.Ellis@va.gov or call (713) 265-8853.
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