Position Overview

Provide psychiatric care for U.S. veterans within a federal VA medical center while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule and manageable patient volume.

One of our Partners is seeking Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists to provide onsite psychiatric services in Memphis, Tennessee.

This federal contract offers psychiatrists the opportunity to practice in a mission-driven clinical environment supporting veterans’ mental health while working alongside an established VA multidisciplinary mental health team.

The position includes a balanced mix of inpatient psychiatry, outpatient mental health clinic services, and residential program coverage, with approximately 6–6.5 patient-facing hours per day, allowing physicians to provide thorough, patient-centered care.

A major advantage of VA contracts is that physicians may practice with any active, unrestricted U.S. medical license, meaning a Tennessee license is not required for this assignment.

Compensation

Pay Ranking: Top 20% of Federal Psychiatry Locum Physician Pay (2025–2026 market data)

Assignment Highlights

• Start Date: September 25, 2025
• Contract Type: Federal VA Contract
• Positions Available: 8 Psychiatrists

Clinic Schedule

Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Clinical Time Allocation

• 95% Direct Patient Care
• 5% Administrative Responsibilities

Patient Scheduling

• Approximately 6–6.5 patient-facing hours daily

Typical daily scheduling includes:

• 6 one-hour patient visits
• 12 half-hour patient visits
• Or a mixed schedule totaling 6–6.5 bookable hours