Onsite Psychiatrist (Contract Position)

Description 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

Requirements

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