Psychiatrist needed at Phoenix VA!

Psychiatrist needed at Phoenix VA! 50 - 55 Days of PTO, $200,000 Student Loan Repayment, Sign-On Bonus, and excellent VA Benefits!

The Phoenix VA Health Care System has immediate openings for Psychiatrists at our Phoenix medical center and clinics.

You ll provide outpatient psychiatric services, including face to face and telepsychiatry. Key psychiatric functions include a full spectrum of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by qualified interdisciplinary staff in a safe and dignified setting with emphasis on the least restrictive approach. These functions include but are not limited to individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psycho-pharmacotherapy, consultation/liaison, and patient education.

Being a Psychiatrist at the VA will provide you with exceptional work-life balance, excellent benefits and allow you to use your highly specialized skill set to focus on what s best for the patient. Working at the VA will provide you with professional growth while allowing plenty of time for family, friends, and personal interest away from the clinic. If you ve ever considered working at the VA, there s no better time than now!

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (compressed work schedule may be available)

The VA offers:

Competitive pay based on training, experience, and local labor market

Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15,000 per year

Guaranteed salary increases

No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants

26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays

5 days of paid absences for CME*

Federal Retirement Plan

Separate 401K with partial agency match

Health Insurance (Dental & Vision supplemental insurance available)

Life Insurance

Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000**

Nationwide Mobility Relocate without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay

Malpractice is covered as VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws

1 full & unrestricted active U.S. medical license allows you to work at any VA

To learn more, e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at timothy.bernau@va.gov or call 623-920-1304!

*Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.

**Selected candidates may be eligible to apply for education loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 over 5 years. Participation is based on funds availability.