Physician-Psychiatry (Interventional Psychiatry/Somatic Treatments)

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application. Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized - As determined by Facility/Agency EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VISN8CCOE@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, 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 The Orlando VA Health Care System is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to join our Somatic Treatments Program within Mental Health Service. The selected physician will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for Veterans with treatment-resistant and complex psychiatric disorders using advanced interventional psychiatry and neuromodulation therapies. The position is primarily assigned to the Somatic Treatments Program and serves as a key clinical resource for innovative psychiatric care. Major duties include: Conduct psychiatric consultations, comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, follow-up visits, and crisis assessments. Evaluate Veterans for appropriateness of interventional psychiatric treatments. Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based somatic therapies. Provide clinical oversight and treatment within the following modalities: Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) Esketamine Therapy Intravenous (IV) Ketamine Therapy Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment outcomes and continuity of care. Provide education and consultation to patients, families, and clinical staff. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, peer review activities, and program development. Contribute to resident and trainee education, research activities, and other academic endeavors as appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 08:00am - 04:30pm

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. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical evaluation/examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.