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Physician (Psychiatry)

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a permanent, full-time job for a psychiatry physician at the Chalmers P. Wylie VA Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The doctor treats Veterans with mental health conditions, mostly in outpatient care. The job includes a student loan repayment program and may be used to fill more vacancies later.

Telework eligible1 vacancy; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies.

It may close early. The announcement may close before the closing date if the position is filled through other means.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • Agency employees onlyOnly current employees of the hiring agency.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Open to the public. U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. may apply, and non-citizens may be appointed only when qualified citizens cannot be recruited. Current VA employees may also apply.

What you would do

  • Perform psychiatric evaluations for Veterans with mental illness and social problems.
  • Provide diagnosis, medication management and treatment planning for patients.
  • Complete suicide risk assessments and provide crisis intervention.
  • Work with a multidisciplinary team on treatment planning and patient care.
  • Order tests and consultations and make treatment decisions.
  • May supervise and teach psychiatric residents and take on-call duties.

Do you qualify for VM-15?

With experience: No preferred experience is listed. If you completed one year of approved training, you also need two years of independent practice in the U.S. under a full, unrestricted license.

With education: You need a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or an equivalent osteopathic (DO) degree from a school approved by VA for the year you studied. You must also finish an approved residency, usually in an accredited core specialty program that leads to board certification eligibility.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in a U.S. state, territory, Commonwealth or D.C.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume and/or C.V. (the two-page resume rule does not apply to this job)
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-15 if you claim 10-point veterans' preference, with required proof
  • Other documents may be requested later in the process

How you will be rated: You are evaluated on how well you meet the listed qualifications. Your application, resume and C.V. will be verified, and errors or missing information may affect consideration. VA also runs pre-employment reference checks, and veterans get preference when qualifications are about equal.

Tips for this job:

  • Submit a resume or C.V.; the two-page resume requirement does not apply here.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, include your DD-214 and, if needed, an SF-15 with proof.
  • If you want the EDRP, plan to submit that application within four months of starting.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. On-call duties may be assigned.

Incentives and relocation: Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP) can reimburse student loan payments, up to $200,000 over one to five years. You must apply within four months of appointment, and former EDRP participants are not eligible. Relocation expenses are not reimbursed.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship, with a narrow exception for non-citizens
  • Urinalysis drug test before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English
  • Background and security investigation
  • Online onboarding with acceptable identification; non-REAL ID licenses not accepted after May 7, 2025
  • Pre-employment physical examination
  • Must take part in the seasonal influenza vaccination program
  • May be required to serve a probationary period
  • Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$291,308 – $345,180 per year
Pay scale and grade
VM-15 · VA medical and dental
Location
Columbus, Ohio
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Medical Officer (0602)
Announcement
CBSR-13098947-27-LW

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