Physician - Inpatient Mental Health Psychiatrist

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: November 1, 2025

Job Description:

Job Description Join our Team at the Department of Veterans Medical Center, Palo Alto, CA as a Physician - Inpatient Mental Health Psychiatrist - Palo Alto, CA! The Physician – Inpatient Mental Health Psychiatrist will be responsible for the evaluation of patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units as well as for patients in the Emergency Department and other Acute Care areas of the hospital when psychiatric consultation is requested. The incumbent will also supervise trainees, including but not limited to medical students and residents, in all of these settings The incumbent will be responsible for the development and application of a treatment plan for patients admitted to the acute inpatient psychiatry units. For CL work (within Acute Care or ED settings), the incumbent will be responsible for delivering recommendations to the primary team for the management and treatment of mental health and behavioral conditions specific to the consultation request that is placed. The incumbent will practice safety, environmental, and/or infection control methods. The incumbent will provide on-call services and other duties as needed. The incumbent will follow VAPAHCS Policies and National Directives. The incumbent will serve on at least one hospital committee by attending meetings regularly and contributing toward committee projects/plans as needed. The incumbent will support and enhance the VAPAHCS mission, values, and goals. If engaged in research, the incumbent will be responsible for ensuring research outcome studies are conducted according to VAPAHCS policies and procedures. The incumbent will provide education of trainees and staff as required. The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned. Benefits and Features Expected Salary range from $329K to $350K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience). Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Work Schedule: Full-time. Schedule will be determined by supervisor. 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. We encourage you to consider VA employment in Palo Alto, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served. Benefits and Features Expected Salary range from $329K to $350K (negotiable based on candidate's qualifications, credentials and experience). Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Authorized Work Schedule: Full-time. Schedule will be determined by supervisor. 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. We encourage you to consider VA employment in Palo Alto, CA. We offer both a mission you can put your heart into and a home for fun, new experiences. Join a team that values a healthy home/work life balance and be rewarded by your role in keeping the promise to those who served.

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