Psychiatrist (Fee Basis)

Summary The Battle Creek VA Medical Center is seeking Psychiatrists to serve as Fee Basis providers on an intermittent schedule. What is Fee Basis: Fee Basis appointment are temporary appointments for professional and technical occupations under Title 38 of the United States Code, Section 7405(a)(2). These appointments are suitable only for work compensated per task or procedure, not based on time. Individuals under this authority are subject to standard pre-employee hiring processes. Responsibilities Fee Basis Physician (Psychiatrist). The provider will render IN PERSON coverage on night, weekend, and/or holidays for Inpatient Mental Health Units, Urgent Care, and provide Consultation/Liaison coverage as needed. Compensation will be a flat fee on a per (service) basis; visits (services) are limited to one per day are are determined as follows Mon - 6 pm to Tues 7 am-$1625 Tues - 6 pm to Wed 7 am-$1625 Wed 6 pm to Thurs 7am-$1625 Thurs 6 pm to Fri 7 am-$1625 Fri 6 pm to Sat 7 am--$1625 Sat 7 am - Sat 7 pm-$1625 Sat 7pm- Sun 7am-$1500 Sun 7 am - Sun 7 pm-$1500 Sun 7pm-Mon 7am-$1500 Federal Holidays 7 am-7pm-$1500 Federal Holidays 7pm- Next day 7am-$1500 Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Must be proficient in written and spoken English. Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). You may be required to serve a probationary period. Complete all application requirements detailed in the

Created: 2025-12-05