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Physician- Recruitment/Relocation Incentive/EDRP Authorized
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 127 days ago
About the Role
This vacancy will remain open until filled. The first cut-off date is 06/05/2026. Additional applications will be referred as needed. (open continuous announcement).
What You'll Do
- →A full-time staff psychiatrist position is available on the cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon team at the VA North Texas Health Care System Mental Health Service (VANTHCS MHS) in Dallas, TX.
- →VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
- →VHA Physician Total Rewards.
- →Duties are but not limited to: The Cardiovascular and Thoracic staff physician is responsible for patient care, patient education and resident supervision.
- →The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon provides comprehensive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery care for patients within the scope of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery.
- →The scope of this activity covers all phases of clinical care in the inpatient and outpatient settings.
- →Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery resident and possible medical student education with appropriate supervision in the outpatient setting, inpatient setting and operating room are expected of the provider.
- →Scope of assigned duties: In addition to observance of federal, state and local regulatory policy and accreditation requirements, the staff cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon position encompasses the following examples of responsibilities.
- →Administrative Writes medical orders and prescription for the care of the patient in accordance with federal and state law.
- →Documents care in the computerized patient record system in accordance with North Texas VA healthcare system requirements.
- →Obtain consent and documents procedures performed for which the physician is responsible.
- →Provides education and counseling of patients and their families and the use of prescribed treatments and medications for other medical conditions.
- →Reviewing revised policies and scope of practice standards to meet the needs of the National VA and North Texas VA healthcare system mandates.
- →Clinical Completes consults received for cardiovascular and thoracic surgery evaluation.
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 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
Job ID: 812c290a-e4fa-4ad7-976f-3559582a5c2c
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