Discover an Exceptional Career Opportunity: VA Caribbean Healthcare System Seeks Psychiatrists (Inpatient & Outpatient) in San Juan, Mayagüez, and Ponce, Puerto Rico
Are you a board-certified/eligible psychiatrist passionate about serving Veterans in a collaborative, high-impact environment? The VA Caribbean Healthcare System (San Juan VA Medical Center) is hiring psychiatrists for multiple settings, including:
- BHIP (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program)
- Inpatient & Outpatient Services
- Two Floater Positions
- Domiciliary Care Role
This is your chance to advance your career while enjoying Puerto Rico s vibrant culture, tropical beauty, and federal benefits including relocation assistance, education debt reduction, and retention incentives.
Why Join Us?
- Meaningful Work: Deliver critical mental health care to Veterans in diverse settings (BHIP, inpatient, outpatient, domiciliary).
- Interdisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with psychologists, social workers, and nurses in patient-centered care.
- Education & Growth: Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and EDBT (evidence-based therapies) training.
- Work-Life Balance: Predictable schedules with manageable call rotations.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- Competitive federal salary + performance incentives
- Generous PTO: 26 days annual leave, 13 sick days, 11 federal holidays
- Student loan repayment & relocation assistance (if applicable)
- Pension + 401K match (up to 5%) + malpractice coverage
Why Puerto Rico?
San Juan, Mayagüez, and Ponce offer:
- Island paradise: Beaches, rainforests (El Yunque), and year-round warmth.
- Rich culture: Historic sites, salsa music, and world-famous cuisine.
- U.S. territory: No passport needed for American citizens.
- Tax advantage: No federal income tax for Puerto Rico residents.
- 4% Tax Exemption for professionals!
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Join us at the VA Caribbean Healthcare System where your skills make a difference, and your quality of life thrives in paradise!
Fun Facts About San Juan, Puerto Rico:
- Home to El Yunque , the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. National Forest System
- Old San Juan features 500+ years of history with colorful Spanish colonial architecture
- Renowned for salsa music, bioluminescent bays , and world-famous coffee
- A U.S. territory no passport needed for American citizens!
Your next career adventure awaits in Puerto Rico apply today! ️
