Psychiatrist Job at Veterans Health Administration in Pittsburgh, PA

The Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS) is currently seeking candidates for an exciting, full-time position in our well-established Psychiatry program.  The preferred candidate will be BC/BE in Psychiatry.

VAPHS is a tertiary care facility serving Veterans from wide geographic regions who are referred for Mental Healthcare in both inpatient and outpatient settings.  VAPHS is affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and its associated residency training programs.

• Qualifications: BC/BE in Psychiatry

• Must be a United States Citizen

• Office hours based on position

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is an integrated healthcare system that proudly serves the Veteran population throughout the tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia. It is our mission to care for America s Veterans and provide them with excellent health care.

The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System consists of three divisions: a major medical and surgical tertiary care facility, a behavioral health facility, and a community living center and a Veterans recovery center, all complemented by five community based outpatient clinics.

The city of Pittsburgh has been repeatedly ranked as the most livable US city by such publications as The Economist, Places Rated Almanac, and Forbes Magazine. The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers a unique opportunity to practice in a leading US medical community within an affordable and thriving city.

ABOUT THE VA

Department of Veterans Affairs offers Veterans the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the United States. We operate more than 1,400 sites of care, including 153 medical centers, 909 ambulatory and community-based outpatient clinics, 135 nursing homes, 232 Veterans centers, 47 readjustment counseling centers, and 108 comprehensive home-care programs, across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.

More than 7.9 million Veterans, their family members, and survivors are enrolled in the VA Health System, with more than 6.3 million seeking treatment each year. Currently, that annual treatment involves 773,600 inpatient visits and 60 million outpatient visits. About 250,000 full-time employees and 90,000 health professional trainees work in interdisciplinary care teams to deliver those patient services daily.

VA's patient population crosses a wide spectrum of individuals, from elderly World War II Veterans, to baby boomer Vietnam Vets, to today's younger heroes who served during the Gulf War era and in the present day Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. VA also serves a growing number of women Veterans, who currently account for seven percent of the total Veteran population.

VA BENEFITS

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days  paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days  paid sick leave  each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11            paid Federal holidays  per year
• 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, which allow 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:

• Annuity Plan: The federal government contributes 16.6% of your salary along with your 4.4% contribution
• Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): The federal government will contribute 1% of your salary even if you choose not to contribute. If you choose to contribute, your contributions will be matched up to 5%.
• Federal employees still qualify for social security along with the above two benefits.