Onsite Psychiatrist (Contract Position)
About The Position
Onsite Psychiatrist (Contract Position) Company: Venesco, LLC Location: Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center Position Type: Full-Time Contract Schedule: Monday – Friday (with on-call requirements) Position Overview Venesco, LLC is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to provide onsite psychiatric services to veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Memphis, TN. This role involves delivering comprehensive, high-quality psychiatric care in a setting that meets or exceeds national standards, supporting both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
Requirements
- Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
- No history of license suspension, restriction, or revocation
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or equivalent)
- Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in psychiatry
- Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
- Competency in medical documentation and EMR systems
- Ability to meet VA credentialing and privileging requirements
- Provide documentation of: Education and training history Clinical competency Any gaps in employment or education
- Adhere to VA Medical Staff Bylaws and facility policies
Responsibilities
- Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric patients
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
- Collaborate with VA mental health staff
- Perform discharge and transfer planning
- Complete all required medical documentation
- Evaluate new patient referrals and review medical records
- Provide care for patients with severe mental illness
- Conduct e-consults and follow-up visits
- Ensure post-discharge follow-up within 30 days
- Provide direct patient care in clinic settings
- Examine patients and interpret diagnostic reports
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
- Manage a daily caseload of approximately: 6 patients (1-hour appointments), or 12 patients (30-minute appointments), or a combination
- Attend required staff meetings
- Participate in peer reviews, including: Case reviews Patient complaints Tort claims Benefit appeals
- Provide after-hours coverage (evenings, weekends, holidays)
- Be available: Within 15 minutes by phone Onsite within 60 minutes if required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
