Psychiatric Physician - VA Loma Linda Healthcare System

Job Description

Psychiatric Physician (ED, Outpatient & Inpatient)

Location : VA Loma Linda Healthcare System – Loma Linda, CA

Employer : Emerging Tech – Veteran-Owned Small Business

Contract : 12 Months

Position Overview

Emerging Tech is seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatrist to provide high-quality mental health care to Veterans at the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. This role offers a balanced mix of clinical practice across Emergency Department, inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings, supported by a strong interdisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate is clinically confident, adaptable, and committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care to a diverse Veteran population.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management
• Manage urgent psychiatric situations, including crisis assessments and hospitalization determinations
• Provide suicide risk evaluations, crisis intervention, and ongoing therapeutic support
• Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other clinical staff to coordinate and optimize patient care
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning, consultations, and case review discussions
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests and specialty consults while ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines
• Document all encounters within VistA / CPRS in compliance with VA, HIPAA, Joint Commission, and CARF standards
• Support resident education or supervision, when applicable
• Provide on-call coverage as assigned
• Deliver care in-person at the main campus or CBOCs, and via VA Video Connect when needed

Required Qualifications

About Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech is a Veteran-Owned Small Business providing clinical, technical, and professional support to VA facilities nationwide. We are committed to delivering exceptional staffing solutions that strengthen Veteran care and support the mission of the Department of Veterans Affairs.