Psychiatrist w/BONUS- 5139

We have a new need for a full time Psychiatrist at Peterson AFB  in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Practice Specific Details and Tasks:

• The employee shall provide for patients as scheduled by the Government.
• Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, and treats psychiatric disorders.
• Prepares and reviews case histories and obtains and evaluates data through interview techniques.
• Diagnoses psychiatric disorders.
• Prescribes and evaluates effectiveness of a wide range of therapeutic measures.
• Recommends disposition of psychiatric cases.
• Advises on problems related to mental health and prevention of mental disorders.
• Serves as medical and psychiatric consultant to clinical psychologists and clinical social workers.
• Attend and participate in meetings during normal duty hours and professional staff conferences and other appropriate professional activities such as, but not limited to the following: Quality Improvement meeting, professional staff meetings, Commander's staff meetings, Mental Health Flight meetings, safety huddles and others required by applicable regulations, facility guidance, or as directed by the Mental Health Flight Commander or his/her designated representative.
• Advises on kind and quantity of psychiatric supplies and equipment.
• Coordinates psychiatric services with other medical facilities.
• Consults with medical personnel, legal authorities, military commanders and school districts, as required.
• Maintain accurate and current notes in both the Mental Health records and inpatient medical records of all patients seen, as appropriate, and produces reports of evaluation and/or treatment, as required.
• Participates in military specific training (e.g., training to perform Command Directed Evaluations, security clearances, Military Training Instructor clearances, pre-post deployment screening, PTSD, and combat stress).
• Performs computer operations and be proficient in the use of basic word processing, data entry, and electronic medical records.
• Producing a monthly average of patient visits and Relevant Value Units (RVUs) consistent with department norms.
• Any additional duties as required by AFI 44-172, applicable DODIs, and MDGIs.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 9 hours between 7:00am and 4:30pm, with a one-hour lunch

No Weekends or Holidays

No Call

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: MD or DO from an accredited program

Internship/Residency: Successful completion of a Residency or Fellowship in Psychiatry

Experience: Minimum of two (2) years’ recent experience as a Psychiatrist (may include residency/training)

License: Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Psychiatrist from any state.

Board Certification: Current ABPN or AOBPN Board Certification or Board Eligible.

Life Support Certification: Possess a current AHA or ARC BLS Healthcare Provider certification. Note: May obtain BLS upon acceptance, prior to start date.

Security: Must possess ability to pass a Government background check/security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $150.00 - $156.00/hr depending on experience or $210.00/hr as 1099 contractor

Sign-on Bonus: $20,000 payable with first paycheck!