Psychiatrist - Join Our Team at the Amarillo VA Medical Center:

The Amarillo VA Medical Center is excited to announce an opportunity for a dedicated Psychiatrist to become part of our compassionate and dynamic healthcare team. We are seeking a professional passionate about making a difference in the lives of our veterans through exceptional mental health care.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and Diagnose: Conduct thorough evaluations, diagnoses, and consultations for adult patients presenting with a variety of mental, behavioral, addictive, or emotional disorders. These include but are not limited to psychoses, depression, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, adjustment disorders, behavior modification, and problems related to addiction and substance abuse (alcoholism and other drug dependencies, such as psychoactive drug use and addiction).
• Treatment and Consultation: Provide comprehensive treatment utilizing a wide range of psychological and social interventions, including medications, psychotherapy, family therapy, behavior modification, and emergency psychiatry.
• Perform Examinations: Conduct detailed History and Physical examinations to gain insights into patients' conditions and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Collaborate: Offer consultation services to physicians in other fields regarding mental, behavioral, or emotional disorders. Engage in multidisciplinary discussions to enhance patient care.
• Medication Management: Prescribe and manage pharmacotherapy, ensuring optimal medication regimens for patients.
• Order Diagnostics: Identify the need for, and order, appropriate diagnostic and laboratory tests to support effective treatment planning.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time position
• Monday to Friday
• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Why the Amarillo VA Medical Center?

• Impactful Work: Serve those who have served our nation. Your expertise will directly contribute to the well-being and quality of life of our veterans.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and collaborative setting.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a robust benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous leave policies.

If you are passionate about mental health and eager to provide top-notch care to our veterans, we encourage you to apply and make a difference with the Amarillo VA Medical Center. Join us in our mission to provide exemplary healthcare services to those who have bravely served our country.

Apply Today! For more information or to apply, please send your CV to Jason.tafoya@va.gov.

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Amarillo VA Medical Center – Dedicated to Serving Our Veterans

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 2025, employees under the age of 50 may contribute up to $23,500, while those over age 50 are eligible to make catch-up contributions that allow them to defer up to $31,000.
• 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

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

 VA AMARILLO HEALTH CARE SYSTEM

Lubbock, TX

(PULMONOLOGIST) SCOPE OF PRACTICE

SPECIALTY SERVICE

SCOPE OF PRACTICE:

All providers who are granted privileges in VA Amarillo Health Care System are allowed to provide, deliver and/or interpret professional services (within the scope of their license) in all care settings. It is understood that the requested privileges (as marked below) represent only the requested privileges in the areas in which the applicant believes he/she meets the applicable standards of education, training, Board Certification and demonstrated proficiency.

CORE PRIVILEGES:

All (Pulmonologist) who are granted privileges to provide, deliver and/or interpret are hereby granted the following core privileges:

• The Pulmonologist is responsible for patient care, patient/family education and participation in any indicated clinical research in pulmonary medicine. The pulmonologist provides comprehensive care for patients who have illnesses within the scope of pulmonary medicine/sleep spectrum as noted in privileges granted. The Scope of these activities covers all phases of ambulatory care. Other responsibilities may include education of medical students and residents and/or supervision of other providers. Most of the pulmonologist’s time is devoted to patient care and education, with the remaining time set aside for performance improvement activities, creative research to improve patient care, activities sufficient to maintain proficiency in state-of-the-art pulmonary care. Care will be provided to the Amarillo VA Healthcare System, physical duty location is the Amarillo, TX.

• 2. Documents care provided in the computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) in accordance with Amarillo VA Health Care System requirement.
• Documents the detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examination required for evaluation in the electronic tools(s) required by VA.
• Obtains consent and documents procedures performed for which the pulmonary specialist is responsible. Provides education and counseling of patients and families in preventative care, medical conditions, and the use of prescribed treatments and drugs.
• Review and revise policies and scope of practice/standards of operation to meet the needs of the National VA and Amarillo VA Health Care System mandates.

• Review and guide protocols in chronic patient managements including coordinating efforts with prosthetics department to meet patient’s needs and maintain fiscal responsibility.

3. Writes medical orders and prescriptions for non-controlled and controlled substances, as necessary, for the care of the patient in accordance with Federal and State law.

Responds to and completes consults received for the evaluation of pulmonary and sleep, including Performing comprehensive, detailed, targeted, initial history and physical examinations in compliance with national guidelines.

Orders diagnostic studies such as laboratory tests, X-rays, PFTs, electrocardiograms (EKG’s) and other tests.