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Lead as Psychiatry Section Chief (Physician) in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC Section Chief Psychiatry Opportunity

The Salisbury VA Health Care System is actively seeking a full- time Psychiatrist for the Charlotte Health Care Center. Come discover a career with rich rewards, limitless opportunities for growth/mobility, and competitive salaries and benefits. You will provide care to a diverse veteran population with a good deal of mental health-related issues including but not limited to, Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, Severe Mental Illness, Substance Use Disorders, and medical co-morbidities.

About Charlotte, NC:

Charlotte is a growing metropolitan charm; Charlotte offers a perfect blend of professional advancement and quality of life. Here, you'll find a thriving healthcare community supported by state-of-the-art facilities and innovative practices dedicated to patient-centered care. The city's diverse neighborhoods provide various living options, from bustling urban apartments to serene suburban homes. Enjoy a rich cultural scene with an array of museums, theaters, and music venues, alongside beautiful parks and outdoor activities that make it easy to recharge after a busy day. With a competitive compensation package and a supportive professional environment, joining our team in Charlotte means advancing your career and embracing a fulfilling lifestyle in one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. We would love to see how you could contribute to our community and thrive in Charlotte!

Position Highlights:

Work-life balance

Manageable workload

Teaching and research opportunities with Wake Forest

8:00am -4:30pm, Monday-Friday

Call Coverage: At home, phone call 10-12 days per year.

Must have 2+ years of leadership and supervisory experience.

Optional weekend inpatient coverage for additional pay

EDRP Authorized-This position is eligible for Education Debt Reduction Program, a student loan payment reimbursement program

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): May be authorized for highly qualified applicants.

Requirements:

• Board Certified/ Eligible
• Have a full, unrestricted medical license in any State.
• Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine.

• Residency Training must have been completed, approved by the secretary of Veteran Affairs in an accredited core specialty training program leading to eligibility for board certification.
• S. Citizenship: non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Must have 2 years or leadership and supervisory experience.

Academic Affiliation: Atrium Heath Wake Forest

Compensation & Benefit Package:

• Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases.
• Paid Time Off: 50 55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME).
• Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
• Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).
• Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory.
• CME: Possible 5 day paid absence for CME
• Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided.
• Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting.

Interested candidates should email their current CV to Annie Luckey, VA Physician Provider Recruiter @ annie.luckey@va.gov

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About Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.

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