Psychiatrist - Weekend, Holiday, and After-Hours Coverage (Lexington VA Medical Center)

Job description

JNP Industries LLC is seeking experienced Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrists to provide after-hours psychiatric services at the Lexington VA Medical Center. This position offers both on-site weekend and holiday coverage, as well as after-hours on-call virtual and emergency services, with the requirement to be on-site within 60 minutes if needed. Our mission is to provide exceptional care to veterans, focusing on timely interventions and professional psychiatric services.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and consultations during weekends and holidays on-site at the Lexington VA.
Respond to after-hours calls and virtual consultations, with the ability to arrive on-site within 60 minutes for emergency psychiatric consultations.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all services provided in accordance with VA policies.
Collaborate with medical staff to create and implement treatment plans tailored to the needs of VA patients.
Handle emergency psychiatric situations with professionalism and care.

Skills and Qualifications:

Board Certification/Eligibility: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Licensure: Active, unrestricted medical license to practice in any U.S. state, territory, or commonwealth.
Certifications: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.
Experience: Previous experience working in a VA or military healthcare environment is a plus.
Technical Skills: Ability to use telehealth systems for virtual consultations.
Communication: Strong communication and collaboration skills to work within an interdisciplinary team.
Availability: Must be available to respond to emergencies within 15 minutes and be on-site within 60 minutes when necessary.

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $240/hour for on-site shifts and $180/hour for after-hours on-call services
• Flexible Scheduling: Part-time 1099 contractor role with weekend, holiday, and after-hours shifts available
• Serve Veterans: Provide psychiatric care for veterans at the Lexington VA Medical Center