What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatrist (Chief, Residential Rehabilitation & Treatment Program) position at U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs?
Contract Buy Out Program : This position may be eligible for the Physician / Provider Contract Buy Out Program (CBOP), which authorizes VHA to buy out service contracts (Locum agreements, loan repayments, sign-on bonus contracts, Physician-owned practices) in exchange for employment at certain rural / highly rural facilities for a period of obligated service (min 4 yrs). For additional information & eligibility requirements, contact the VHA Contract Buy Out Program Manager - vacontractbuyoutprog@va.gov .
Duties :
Located in the Rogue Valley, White City allows easy access to the Metro area of Medford while remaining engrossed with nature. White City is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley . It is about nine miles north of Medford and 34 miles north of the California border. Enjoy the scenic drives to either Crater Lake, Oregon's only National Park, or to the mountain resort Lake of the Woods. Take a family-friendly hike to a waterfall or ride the only section of the Pacific Crest Trail that's open to mountain bikers.
The position is responsible for managing all clinical and administrative operations for the Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MHRRTP). Functions or Scope of Assigned Duties include but are not limited to the following :
Program Management Responsibilities (60% of time) :
Program Operations and Management
Requirements : Qualifications :
To qualify for this position, you must meet the basic requirements as well as any additional requirements (if applicable) listed in the job announcement. Applicants pending the completion of training or license requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Currently employed physician(s) in VA who met the requirements for appointment under the previous qualification standard at the time of their initial appointment are deemed to have met the basic requirements of the occupation.
Basic Requirements :
- United States Citizenship : Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
- Degree of doctor of medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine. The degree must have been obtained from one of the schools approved by the Department of Veterans Affairs for the year in which the course of study was completed.
- Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States, or in the District of Columbia.
- Residency Training : Physicians must have completed residency training, approved by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English.
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