Psychiatrist in person, out patient, Panama City Beach, named the top 3 beach in the United States

Updated 12/04/25
$275,000 – $350,000 yearly
2600 Veterans Way, Panama City, Florida, 32408, United States
Physician
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 2 years

Job description

Job description

Job Description

Welcome to Panama City Beach. Legendary worldwide for our breathtaking white sand beaches and Southern hospitality, Panama City Beach, Florida, is a natural draw for those seeking the warmth and sunshine of a tropical climate with the let-your-hair-down kind of charm you can only find here.

About the Company

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System serves Veterans across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, providing comprehensive, high-quality medical care through a network of state-of-the-art facilities. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are committed to serving those who served, offering advanced medical technology, collaborative work environments, and a strong mission-driven culture. Physicians who join our team enjoy work-life balance, competitive federal benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes.

About the Company

The Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System serves Veterans across Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, providing comprehensive, high-quality medical care through a network of state-of-the-art facilities. As part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, we are committed to serving those who served, offering advanced medical technology, collaborative work environments, and a strong mission-driven culture. Physicians who join our team enjoy work-life balance, competitive federal benefits, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of our nation’s heroes.

About the Role

The Panama City Beach VA Clinic is seeking a passionate Psychiatrist to bring high-quality healthcare directly to Veterans in the Gulf Coast region, offering primary care, mental health services, and specialty care in a modern, well-equipped setting. Physicians at this facility enjoy the flexibility of working in a dynamic outpatient environment while benefiting from the strong support network of the larger Gulf Coast VA system. With a focus on patient-centered care, innovation, and community impact, the Biloxi VA Clinic is an ideal place for providers looking to serve those who have served our country.

Job Responsibilities

Management, psychotherapy, suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention, and overall care of patients with psychiatric disorders.
Conducts patient care services through face-to-face and telehealth mediums, to include, but not limited to, video and telephonic mediums and is responsible for completing current suicide awareness and prevention-related training and demonstrating the ability to implement associated suicide prevention screening, evaluation and safety planning.
Ensures the practice of psychiatric medicine is consistent with the Office of the Inspector General, Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, The Joint Commission, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), VA policies and procedures, clinical practice guidelines, national statutes and regulations, medical record documentation, and mandatory continuing education.
Conducts psychiatric examinations and treatment, psychopharmacologic evaluation and treatment, coordination of medical care with the Internist and Nurse Practitioner, coordination of consultations, referral of patients, operation of quality assurance and utilization programs including peer reviews, open and closed medical record reviews and utilization reviews.
Actively and effectively participate in team meetings and treatment planning conferences and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
Participates as Champion or on work groups or committees related to system redesign, performance measures and safety.
Coordinates preventive healthcare needs according to guidelines established by the Department of Veterans Affairs and sound psychiatric practice.
Has clinical privileges to practice may include any mental health symptom, syndrome, or diagnoses identified in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and in various clinical settings, to include inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, etc.
Maintains an active knowledge of the patient care processes of the Department of Veterans Affairs, the medical center, and its clinics and using the computerized medical record system for progress notes, orders, and medical record review and completion of such records in a complete and timely manner.
Arranges and provides coverage for provider absences; works with the service Coordinator on issues pertinent to the service; develops provider staffing models; coordinates resource requests with the service Coordinator for submission to top management; tracks workload; and supervises physician staff including professional development plans, recruitment/retention, and disciplinary issues when appropriate.
Exercises independent judgment in the practice and provision of patient/program services (clinical care, consultation, and education). Largely operates independently on a day-to-day basis, with full responsibility to keep their supervisor apprised of activities and any issues in need of close collaboration.

Qualifications

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Degree of Doctor of Medicine or an equivalent degree resulting from a course of education in medicine or osteopathic medicine Current,
Full, and unrestricted license to practice medicine or surgery in any of the US States
Completion of psychiatric residency

Working Hours

730AM thru 400PM

Skills

N/A
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Veterans Health Administration

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