Physician / Psychiatry / Texas / Permanent / Psychiatrist Job

Psychiatrist - MD / DO

International appeal and Southern charm

The Community - Houston, TX

Alive with energy and rich in diversity, Houston is a dynamic mix of imagination, talent and first-class attractions that makes it a world-class city. Home to a vibrant economy, beautiful surroundings and a population full of optimism and spirit, it's no wonder that Houston is a popular international destination.

You can enjoy Houston's outstanding performing and visual arts venues. Try one of the countless restaurants available, offering cuisine in everything from Tex Mex and South American to Middle Eastern and Vietnamese. For sports fans we have local teams representing all major sports.

Population : 2.4m

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Airport - Bush Intercontinental Airport ( IAH )

Airlines (All major airlines and nonstops to over 60 international locations)

The Facility - Houston VA System

Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is a hospital affiliated with and operated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas . 1 It is one of the department's largest hospitals, serving Harris County, Texas and 27 surrounding counties. 2 It is named for Michael E. DeBakey , a renowned surgeon and president of Baylor College of Medicine.

The hospital is on a 118-acre (48 ha) campus on Old Spanish Trail and Almeda, just on the edge of the Texas Medical Center. It is accredited by JCAHO , and has 343 hospital beds, a 40-bed Spinal Cord Injury Center, and a 120-bed transitional care unit for long-term care. The hospital is staffed by Baylor College of Medicine and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston faculty, residents, and students. Baylor College of Medicine has been affiliated with the hospital since 1949. 2 The facility also takes students and residents from the University of Texas at Austin College of Pharmacy.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform all duties and responsibilities of a staff psychiatrist. Duties include but are not limited to treatment and professional outpatient care (including tele-mental health), psychiatric consultations, attending treatment teams.

Outpatient Mental Health Services at the Houston VA Healthcare System include :

• Must be clinically competent to perform examinations, diagnosis, therapeutic treatment, be effective in handling emergencies, patient management and document in patient records. Must be effective in teaching (patient education and co-workers). Must be effective in planning and should have sound decision-making skills.
• Individual to provide professional direction and participate in the treatment team (which includes clinical staff - psychologists, nurses, nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, social workers, social work associates, physician assistants, addiction therapists), evaluate, develop and implement treatment plans; prepare examining physician's reports for courts on commitment cases, attend court hearings to provide testimony. A progress note must be completed for each episode of outpatient care.

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