Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Huntington, WV

The Hershel Woody Williams Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Huntington, W. Va. is a fully accredited 80-bed acute medical and surgical care facility that provides primary care and specialty health services, including GI, neurology, radiology, mental health services, women's health care, PM & R, prosthetics, general surgery, bariatric surgery, pain management, palliative care, and more.

We are looking to expand our excellent outpatient Psychiatrist team in our Huntington VA Medical Center outpatient offices. We are seeking a highly motivated BE/BC Psychiatrist who shares our commitment to providing excellent care to our US Veterans.

Please note that the VA physician compensation tables have recently been updated to improve VA Medical Center compensation rates.

Based on the 2024 All Employee Survey (AES) of all U.S. VA s, the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center ranked in the top 5 nationally in:

• • Best place to work in the VA System
  • Highest employee satisfaction in the VA System
  • Most highly recommended organization in the VA System

Are you looking for something more than just a place to work?  The Huntington VA Medical Center has competitive physician pay, excellent employee benefits and a work environment / culture that is rated the best in the nation.  Let us show you why we are rated #1.

Benefits for working at the Hershel Woody Williams VA Medical Center Campus:

• Excellent compensation Excellent  base salary, based on qualifications, with biennial market pay raises & annual cost of living pay raises
• Sign-on Incentive available Up to $30,000 may be authorized for highly qualified applicants.
• Student Loan Forgiveness (EDRP) - Up to $200,000 in student loan forgiveness available based on work commitment
• Excellent daily work schedule Monday thru Friday 8:00 am 4:30 pm with limited call
• Average daily patient census 13 - 15 patients per day
• Generous time away from practice 26 days of annual leave, 13 annual sick days and 11 paid federal holidays
• Call Coverage One (1) week per month mostly by phone
• Annual CME allowance with 5 days for attending CME events
• Malpractice Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) / 401K with up to 5% in VA matching contributions vested after 3 years
• Qualify for defined federal pension after 5 years of federal service
• Insurance Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care available

The psychiatrists at the Huntington VA perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations on veterans who suffer from depression, anxiety, psychosis, PTSD, substance abuse and other psychiatric disorders using a patient-centered team approach.

The quality of life in Huntington, WV is high, and the cost of living is low.  The area offers a four-season environment with lake and river recreation, as well as a rich array of arts and social experiences.  Huntington is home to award-winning public schools, magnet centers and the nationally & internationally ranked and acclaimed Marshall University.

Shopping areas include the Huntington Mall, the largest mall in West Virginia, and the downtown area that includes Pullman Square, a truly modern town square that hosts a variety of festivals and special events all year around.

Whole Health is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. The VA is committed to Whole Health and values Veteran and Employee health and well-being.   As a VA employee, you will practice Whole Health in an environment that supports personalized and proactive care.