Psychiatrist needed at Phoenix VA!

Psychiatrist needed at Phoenix VA! 50 - 55 Days of PTO, $200,000 Student Loan Repayment, Sign-On Bonus, and excellent VA Benefits! 

The Phoenix VA Health Care System has immediate openings for Psychiatrists at our Phoenix medical center and clinics.

You’ll provide outpatient psychiatric services, including face to face and telepsychiatry. Key psychiatric functions include a full spectrum of diagnostic, treatment and rehabilitation services provided by qualified interdisciplinary staff in a safe and dignified setting with emphasis on the least restrictive approach. These functions include but are not limited to individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psycho-pharmacotherapy, consultation/liaison, and patient education.

Being a Psychiatrist at the VA will provide you with exceptional work-life balance, excellent benefits and allow you to use your highly specialized skill set to focus on what’s best for the patient. Working at the VA will provide you with professional growth while allowing plenty of time for family, friends, and personal interest away from the clinic. If you’ve ever considered working at the VA, there’s no better time than now!

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (compressed work schedule may be available)

The VA offers:

• Competitive pay based on training, experience, and local labor market

• Annual performance bonus up to an additional $15,000 per year

• Guaranteed salary increases

• No employment contracts, non-compete clauses, or restrictive covenants

• 26 days paid vacation; 13 days paid sick time; 11 paid federal holidays

• 5 days of paid absences for CME*

• Federal Retirement Plan 

• Separate 401K with partial agency match

• Health Insurance (Dental & Vision supplemental insurance available)

• Life Insurance

• Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program up to $200,000**

• Nationwide Mobility – Relocate without loss of benefits, vacation, or pay

• Malpractice is covered as VA physicians are covered under federal tort laws

• 1 full & unrestricted active U.S. medical license allows you to work at any VA

To learn more, e-mail your CV to Timothy A. Bernau at  Show Contact Details  or call Show Contact Details !

*Must be board-certified to receive the 5 days off for CME.

**Selected candidates may be eligible to apply for education loan repayment assistance through the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) up to $200,000 over 5 years. Participation is based on funds availability.