Psychiatrist for VA Medical Center

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)