The VA Pacific Islands Health Care System provides access to patient care to over 130,000 veterans across a 2.6M square mile area of the Pacific Ocean. Remote Island locations, separated by great distances of ocean, is the environment in which the VAPIHCS delivers a full range of comprehensive health care services. The VAPIHCS operates seven community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) covering seven county areas. These outpatient clinics are in America Samoa, Guam, Hilo, Kauai, Kona, Leeward, and Maui. VAPIHCS is a Level 2 facility within the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21). VAPICS is seeking an outpatient psychiatrist in Hilo, HI. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing a full range of psychiatric care, but primarily psychopharmacotherapy with some psychotherapy, for Veteran patients consistent with clinical privileges in psychiatry. Providing psychiatrist services as part of a multidisciplinary mental health team. Providing the full range of outpatient psychiatry services to patients who primarily receive services through the Leeward COBC, consistent with psychiatric privileges. Participating in team meetings, committees, and other assigned duties as a member of the VAPIHCS medical staff. Providing cross coverage for other VAPIHCS mental health CBOC sites. VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package. VHA Physician Total Rewards . Education Debt Reduction Program (Student Loan Repayment): Learn more . EDRP Authorized: Contact ****** , the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance Work Schedule: 7:30am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday Pay: Competitive salary, annual performance bonus, regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 50-55 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year and possible 5 day paid absence for CME) Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory CME: Possible $1,000 per year reimbursement (must be full-time with board certification) Malpractice: Free liability protection with tail coverage provided Contract: No Physician Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting