Psychiatrist for VA Medical Center

Psychiatrist for VA Medical Center in Memphis, TN

Location: Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center – Memphis, TN
Position Type: Full-time

Position Overview

MDPerm is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive onsite psychiatric services at the Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center.

This position supports Veterans in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, delivering care consistent with state-of-the-art civilian medical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties (95%)

• Provide inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment planning
• Manage admissions, ongoing treatment, and discharge/transfer of patients
• Provide follow-up care and consult services, including e-consults
• Treat patients with severe and complex mental health conditions
• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation

Clinic and Program Support

• Collaborate with VA mental health staff and interdisciplinary teams
• Support specialty programs, including PTSD clinic, residential programs, and case management services
• Maintain a consistent presence during scheduled clinic hours

Administrative Duties (5%)

• Participate in peer reviews, case reviews, and quality assurance activities
• Attend required staff meetings
• Ensure compliance with VA policies and performance standards

Qualifications

Required

• Active, unrestricted MD or DO license in any U.S. state
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Current BLS and ACLS certification
• Ability to pass federal credentialing, privileging, and background screening
• Strong clinical competency in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry

Preferred

• Experience in VA, federal, or military healthcare settings
• Experience treating complex behavioral health populations

Work Environment & Expectations

• Approximately 6–6.5 patient care hours per day
• Typical volume:
  • 6 patients per day (1-hour visits), or
  • 12 patients per day (30-minute visits), or a combination
• Collaborative, mission-driven federal healthcare environment
• Must adhere to VA Medical Staff Bylaws and clinical standards

Schedule & Work Hours

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (Clinic Hours)
• On-call coverage required during evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Phone response required within 15 minutes while on-call
• On-site response required within 60 minutes when called in
• Weekend inpatient coverage as needed (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

MDPerm LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of credentialing, background screening, and any facility-specific requirements.