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Physician - Psychiatrist

Veterans Health Administration · Posted 36 days ago

On-site Palo Alto, CA $315K – $335K Apply by Aug 20, 2026 Medical Officer ESTJINTJ Healthcare
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About the Role

Perform clinical coverage for the Acute Inpatient Mental Health Units as well as for Psychiatric Consultation-Liaison (CL) services to the Emergency Department (ED) and Acute Care settings throughout the hospital during nocturnist hours (10pm - 8am).

What You'll Do

  • VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
  • VHA Physician Total Rewards.
  • Intermittent Schedule: 12-hour shifts - nights, evening, weekends, and holidays.
  • The incumbent may be required to work various shifts on a permanent or temporary basis based on facility/patient care needs.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the evaluation of patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units as well as for patients in the Emergency Department and other Acute Care areas of the hospital when psychiatric consultation is requested.
  • The incumbent will be responsible for the development and application of a treatment plan for patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units.
  • For CL work (within Acute Care, residential, or ED settings), the incumbent will be responsible for delivering recommendations to the primary team for the management and treatment of mental health and behavioral conditions specific to the consultation request that is placed.
  • The incumbent will practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods.
  • Administrative: The incumbent will follow VAPAHCS Policies and National Directives.
  • The incumbent will support and enhance the VAPAHCS mission, values, and goals.
  • Other: The incumbent will provide education of trainees and staff as required.
  • The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in allopathic medicine or osteopathic medicine.

Personality Fit

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