Psychiatry at the Beach?

The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is recruiting for a Physician (Psychiatrist) located within Mental Health Service. The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System provides you with outstanding health care, trains America's future health care providers, and conducts important medical research.

This position is on-site only, and ad-hoc telework is only available. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards .

Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific individual eligibility requirements in accordance with VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) and eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after complete review of the EDRP application. Learn more .
EDRP Authorized: Contact VISN7EDRPFacilityCoordinators2@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance

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 $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification)
Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided
Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting

About this location:

Myrtle Beach, SC is where you can find over 60 miles of beautiful beaches and 14 unique and diverse communities. This location features a host of theme parks, numerous golf courses, extreme sports, water parks, and an array of top-rated restaurants and nightlife options. Even in winter, the sunshine is warm, and the weather is temperate, making Myrtle Beach an ideal place to live for families and individuals who enjoy living life outdoors.

Our health care teams are deeply experienced and guided by the needs of veterans, their families, and caregivers.

If you are interested in this opportunity, apply directly for additional consideration.