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Physician (Psychiatry)
Military Treatment Facilities under DHA · Posted today
About the Role
Medical malpractice liability insurance is not required for federal civilian healthcare providers as they are covered by the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. § 1346(b)) while acting within the scope of their employment. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.
What You'll Do
- →Makes recommendations on major diagnostics and treatment plans.
- →Monitors treatment effectiveness through evidence-based medicine and alters course of treatment as needed through individualized treatment plan.
- →Provides appropriate referrals to other medical and mental health care providers in and outside of the medical treatment facility.
- →Collaborates with physicians in other medical specialties on cases involving rare, complicated and multifaceted cases that require advance treatments.
- →Determines and provides mental health assessments of fitness and suitability for duty, weapon handling, and deployments of service members based on psychiatric clinical assessment.
- →Participates in hospital approved mental health training programs.
- →Participates in committees and meetings responsible for the evaluation of care provided to patients at the military treatment facility.
Requirements
- ✓For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
Benefits
- ★The Defense Health Agency offers a highly competitive compensation package tailored to your specialty.
- ★Civilian providers are offered premium health benefits, a generous three-tiered retirement system, and completely free malpractice insurance costs under federal liability coverage.
- ★Additionally, highly qualified candidates may be eligible for additional monetary incentives and student loan repayment, all while enjoying exclusive military perks like tax-free shopping and state-of-the-art fitness centers.
Personality Fit
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