Onsite Psychiatrist (Contract Position)

Company: Venesco, LLC
Location: Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center
Position Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Monday – Friday (with on-call requirements)

Position Overview

Venesco, LLC is seeking a Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist to provide onsite psychiatric services to veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical facility in Memphis, TN.

This role involves delivering comprehensive, high-quality psychiatric care in a setting that meets or exceeds national standards, supporting both inpatient and outpatient mental health services.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care (Approx. 95%)

Inpatient Psychiatry

• Admit, evaluate, diagnose, and treat psychiatric patients
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with VA mental health staff
• Perform discharge and transfer planning
• Complete all required medical documentation

Outpatient Psychiatry

• Evaluate new patient referrals and review medical records
• Provide care for patients with severe mental illness
• Conduct e-consults and follow-up visits
• Ensure post-discharge follow-up within 30 days

Clinic & Residential Services

• Provide direct patient care in clinic settings
• Examine patients and interpret diagnostic reports
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
• Manage a daily caseload of approximately:
  
  • 6 patients (1-hour appointments), or
  • 12 patients (30-minute appointments), or a combination

Administrative Duties (Approx. 5%)

• Attend required staff meetings
• Participate in peer reviews, including:
  
  • Case reviews
  • Patient complaints
  • Tort claims
  • Benefit appeals

On-Call Coverage

• Provide after-hours coverage (evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Be available:
  
  • Within 15 minutes by phone
  • Onsite within 60 minutes if required

Work Schedule

• Clinic Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Inpatient Psychiatry: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-Call: Nights, weekends, and holidays

Required Qualification

Licensure

• Active, full, and unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
• No history of license suspension, restriction, or revocation

Board Certification

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Certifications

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (or equivalent)

Technical Skills

• Strong clinical and diagnostic skills in psychiatry
• Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written)
• Competency in medical documentation and EMR systems

Additional Requirements

• Ability to meet VA credentialing and privileging requirements
• Provide documentation of:  
  • Education and training history
  • Clinical competency
  • Any gaps in employment or education
• Adhere to VA Medical Staff Bylaws and facility policies

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Serve and support U.S. veterans
• Work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary healthcare environment
• Gain experience within a federal healthcare system
• Competitive contract compensation

How to Apply

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