Psychiatrist-Pensacola, Florida

MedChi, The Maryland State Medical Society • Biloxi, MS, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 2w ago

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, taste-tantalizing cuisine, plentiful shopping, and must-see cultural attractions. Candidate’s 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).
Flexible Spending Accounts available for tax-free medical, dental, and vision care expenses.
Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with costs 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), which includes Social Security benefits, FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP).
VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period, with the VA contributing 12.2% for a total annual contribution percentage of 16.6%.
The TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, with contribution limits based on age.
The Federal Government provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions.
For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension.
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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