Onsite Psychiatrist (Contract Position) at VENESCO, LLC

Memphis, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Care, Inpatient Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, Diagnosis, Treatment Planning, Medical Documentation, EMR Systems, Peer Reviews, On-Call Coverage, Patient Evaluation, Discharge Planning, BLS Certification, ACLS Certification, Communication

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

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 How to Apply Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a current CV and proof of certifications.If you want, I can also: Turn this into a short version (Indeed-ready, 300–500 words) Add salary range + benefits to make it more competitive Or create a recruiter outreach message to psychiatrists (highly effective for filling roles fast)

Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist will primarily deliver direct patient care, involving the admission, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of psychiatric patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Administrative duties are minimal, focusing on required staff meetings and participation in peer reviews, alongside providing mandatory after-hours on-call coverage.