About Job

Board-certified or board-eligible Psychiatrists are needed to provide comprehensive psychiatric care at a medical center in Memphis, Tennessee. This includes inpatient, outpatient, and specialty mental health services. Providers will deliver high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in accordance with American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) standards and federal healthcare guidelines.Key Responsibilities

Deliver psychiatric services in:

Inpatient Psychiatry: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
General Mental Health Clinics: Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Specialty Clinics: PRRC, MHICM, PTSD, and Residential Programs, Mon–Fri, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Diagnose and manage mental health disorders including admissions, treatment planning, and discharge.
Participate in on-call coverage after hours, including weekends and holidays.
Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
Attend staff meetings, peer reviews, performance improvement initiatives, and patient safety events.
Accurately document care in the VA’s electronic medical record system (CPRS/VistA).

Requirements

MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.

Active, unrestricted license to practice medicine in any U.S. state or territory.

Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry by ABPN.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.

Active DEA license and National Provider Identifier (NPI).

Completion of all VA-mandated trainings (e.g., HIPAA, patient safety).

Eligible for VA credentialing and privileging.

Strong English communication skills (written and verbal).

Preferred Experience

Experience with VA systems and electronic documentation (CPRS/VistA).
Prior work in academic or teaching hospitals.
Familiarity with emergency psychiatry, crisis response, and intensive case management.

BenefitsContract: 5 yearsWork Schedule: Full-time, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.Weekly Pay: $6,600 - $7,040