VA Psychiatrist Opportunity in Sacramento, California-Great Benefits! Job at Veterans Health Administration, Mather, CA

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  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Mather, CA

Job Description

Job Description

The VA Northern California Health Care System is currently recruiting full-time, board eligible/board certified psychiatrists who are value-driven, recovery- and diversity-oriented, and possess energy, compassion, and a pursuit of excellence to join our General Mental Health team. The incumbent will conduct review of medical history, physical exams and mental status exams; complete assessments and formulate diagnoses; develop treatment plans; and order labs and/or radiological assessments for a wide variety of mental disorders, through a multidisciplinary team approach. The Psychiatrist is responsible for the medication management of patients as indicated in the treatment plan as well as facilitation of medication support groups, evaluating and providing medical clearance for patients presenting to the clinic who may need psychiatric hospitalization, and assessment and intervention for patients presenting in a crisis.

At this time, only candidates interested in onsite delivery of care will be considered. This is not a remote or virtual assignment.

Whether you're interested in academics, research, or a better work/life balance, you'll find the VA has a lot to offer, including the unmatched satisfaction you'll get from caring for those who have served our country.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards.

Salary range $250,000 to $310,000, with consideration given to candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience; and may include up to $15,000 in Annual Performance Bonus.

Education Debt Reduction Program   receive up to $200,000in school loan repayment.

The VA offers Physicians and all employees' industry leading full benefits and features package to support high quality professional practice & favorable work-life-family balance.

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)
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 moonlight

Federal Retirement Plan:

  • VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a  three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
 
  • How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the  VA contributes 8.3% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a  total annual contribution percentage equal to 12.7%of the employee’s salary
 
  • Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the Thrift Saving Plan allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2022, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $20,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $30,500
  • The Federal Government also provides an  automatic basic contribution (1% of salary)and  up to 4% of salary in matching contributions , depending on the amount of the employee contribution
  • For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
  • In addition to FERS, VA provides  health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
  • Disability Retirement
  • Employees are  vested in a federal pension after only 5 years’ service
Let's Connect! Kelly De Boer kelly.deboer@va.gov

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