Discover an Exceptional Career Opportunity: VA Caribbean Healthcare System Seeks Psychiatrists (Inpatient & Outpatient) in San Juan, Mayagüez, and Ponce, Puerto Rico

Are you a board-certified/eligible psychiatrist passionate about serving Veterans in a collaborative, high-impact environment? The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (San Juan VA Medical Center)  is hiring psychiatrists for multiple settings, including:

• BHIP (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
• Inpatient & Outpatient Services
• Two Floater Positions
• Domiciliary Care Role

This is your chance to advance your career while enjoying Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture, tropical beauty, and federal benefits—including relocation assistance, education debt reduction, and retention incentives.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Deliver critical mental health care to Veterans in diverse settings (BHIP, inpatient, outpatient, domiciliary).
• Interdisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and nurses in patient-centered care.
• Education & Growth: Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and EDBT (evidence-based therapies) training.
• Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules with manageable call rotations.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
• Competitive federal salary + performance incentives
• Generous PTO: 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays
• Student loan repayment & relocation assistance (if applicable)
• Pension + 401K match (up to 5%) + malpractice coverage

Who We’re Looking For:

• Board-certified/eligible psychiatrists (all experience levels welcome).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred (required for some roles).
• Experience in BHIP, inpatient, or outpatient psychiatry is a plus.
• Passion for Veteran care and teamwork in a multicultural setting.

Why Puerto Rico?

San Juan, Mayagüez, and Ponce offer:

• Island paradise: Beaches, rainforests (El Yunque), and year-round warmth.
• Rich culture: Historic sites, salsa music, and world-famous cuisine.
• U.S. territory: No passport needed for American citizens.
• Tax advantage: No federal income tax for Puerto Rico residents.
• 4% Tax Exemption for professionals!

Email: terrance.anderson@va.gov
Phone: (832) 417-0937

Join us at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System—where your skills make a difference, and your quality of life thrives in paradise!

Fun Facts About San Juan, Puerto Rico:

• Home to El Yunque, the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System
• Old San Juan features 500+ years of history with colorful Spanish colonial architecture
• Renowned for salsa music, bioluminescent bays, and world-famous coffee
• A U.S. territory—no passport needed for American citizens!

Your next career adventure awaits in Puerto Rico—apply today! 

Paid Time Off:

• 26 Days paid annual (vacation/personal) leave
• 13 Days paid sick leave each year with no limit on accumulation
• 11 Federal holidays with pay annually
• 5 Days paid absence to attend approved CME courses

Insurance:

• Health Insurance: VA employees have an outstanding number of health insurance plans from which to choose (premiums are partially paid by VA) Lifetime Healthcare Insurance options available
• Dental & Vision: Our insurance options also include exceptional vision and dental plans (premiums are partially paid by VA)
• VA employees have the option to use Flexible Spending Accounts, which allow you to use tax-free dollars to pay for medical, dental, and vision care expenses that are not reimbursed by your health insurance plan
• Term life insurance, family, and additional coverage options are available with the cost shared by the Federal Government
• Long-term care insurance is available as an option

Federal Retirement Plan:

• VA employees are covered by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS). FERS is a three-tiered retirement plan composed of 1) Social Security benefits, 2) FERS-RAE basic benefits (pension), and 3) Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) which is a 401K-type plan
• How is the pension funded? VA employees automatically contribute 4.4% of their salary each pay period and the VA contributes 12.2% of the employee’s salary each pay period for a total annual contribution percentage equal to 16.6% of the employee’s salary
• Similar to the 401(k) savings plans widely available in the private sector, the TSP allows employees to tax defer a portion of their income each year, subject to the requirements of the Internal Revenue Service. For calendar year 2020, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $19,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $25,500.
• The Federal Government also provides an automatic basic contribution (1% of salary) and up to 4% of salary in matching contributions, depending on the amount of the employee contribution
• For retired military personnel, these benefits are in addition to full monthly retirement pay or pension
• In addition to FERS, VA provides health care insurance coverage for retired personnel
• Disability Retirement
• Employees are vested in a federal pension after only 5 years service