Spectrum Healthcare Resources·Tuscaloosa, Alabama
The Psychiatrist will be responsible for delivering high-quality psychiatric care to veterans, managing a daily patient load equivalent to 6 to 6.5 one-hour appointments. Key duties include inpatient care collaboration with Mental Health staff, admitting and diagnosing patients, developing treatment plans, and managing discharge/transfer documentation.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a POTENTIAL opportunity for a full time Psychiatrist at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Monday – Friday, (Currently M-F, 8:00am to 4:30pm) On-site care for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) beneficiaries Inpatient settings On Call Hours = Nights, Weekends, and Holidays Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality psychiatric care to veterans. 6 patients for an hour each or roughly 12 patients for one half-houreach; or any combination of one-hour and one-half hour appointment per day totaling 6 to 6.5 Direct Patient Care: estimated 90% Scope of Care Physicians shall be responsible for: Inpatient Care: All psychiatrists will be required to work in collaboration with Mental Health staff who are part-time or full time salaried by the VA for inpatient care duties Operating and collaborating physician’s patients Seeing 1C/1D Psychiatry Service - Ward Patients Admitting and Diagnosis of patients Developing Treatment Plans Managing, including the performance of timely treatment Discharge/Transfer all needed medical record documentation
Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist: Active certification or eligibility required. Valid medical license in any U.S. state. Current and unrestricted DEA license. BLS thru the AHA or American Red Cross At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. EOE / Disability / Vet” EOE/Disabled/Veterans Location : Location US-AL-Tuscaloosa Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Alexandria Pollard Direct phone number 3147444248 Recruiter : Email Alexandria_Pollard@spectrumhealth.com
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrists with an active certification or eligibility, holding a valid medical license in any U.S. state, and possessing a current and unrestricted DEA license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross is also required.
Market context
Psychiatrist openings in Alabama often draw interest because behavioral health needs are steady, especially in settings serving underserved populations. This role is competitive for candidates who already hold an unrestricted Alabama license, current DEA registration, and ABPN board certification, with background and drug screening also required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience with underserved populations before applying.
