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Department of Veterans Affairs
Psychiatrist
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What they do
A Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats patients dealing with mental illness. Assesses and treats the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems. Trained and licensed as a physician, and writes prescriptions for patients. Works in clinical settings including hospitals, private practice offices and community health programs.
$233,126 / year median in Wisconsin
-0% projected decline
Job Description
Situated in the beautiful coulee country of Southwest Wisconsin, Tomah is a friendly city and outdoor paradise for activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, and hunting. Live in an upscale home on the lake or a hobby farm at small town prices. Tomah has high-quality public and parochial schools and a community hospital. Urban living is just a short drive away in spectacular La Crosse with elegant dining, shopping, performing arts center and regional airport access. Unlimited cultural activities and professional sporting events are available in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Come live and work in an environment of your own creation! This physician provides ongoing psychiatric care to a vulnerable population of Veterans in an outpatient setting and provides a full array of psycho-diagnostic, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological management. They will provide services to Veterans in a BHIP/Outpatient team setting that will include multi-disciplinary approaches. Outpatient psychiatrists have occasional on call responsibility. The Outpatient Psychiatrist functions within the Mental Health Service. The Chief of Psychiatry provides direct clinical and administrative supervision. The clinician is further responsible to the Chief, Mental Health Service and the Chief of Staff. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package.
Doherty@va.gov or (608) 372-7755
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//vacareers.va.gov/employment-benefits/total-rewards/?issuu=total_reward_of_a_va_career_-_physicians_dentist $275,000 - $338,000 salary Sign-on bonus may be available for well-qualified candidates Contract buy-out opportunities in some situations 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave; 13 days of sick leave; 11 paid Federal holidays; and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Escape insurance hassles Monday - Friday work schedule Contact Information Lisa.Doherty@va.gov or (608) 372-7755
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Dental Insurance
- Bonuses/Stipends