Psychiatry Physician

Situated in the beautiful coulee country of Southwest Wisconsin, Tomah is a friendly city and outdoor paradise for activities such as biking, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, boating, fishing, and hunting. Live in an upscale home on the lake or a hobby farm at small town prices. Tomah has high-quality public and parochial schools and a community hospital. Urban living is just a short drive away in spectacular La Crosse with elegant dining, shopping, performing arts center and regional airport access. Unlimited cultural activities and professional sporting events are available in nearby Madison, Milwaukee, and Minneapolis/St. Paul. Come live and work in an environment of your own creation!


Tomah VA Medical Center is within VISN 12, the proud recipient of the 2024 AMA Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition at the Bronze level, based on measurable, evidence-based efforts to reduce physician burnout, lower administrative burden, and cultivate a culture where clinicians can thrive.

This physician provides ongoing psychiatric care to a vulnerable population of Veterans in an outpatient setting and provides a full array of psycho-diagnostic, psychotherapeutic and pharmacological management. They will provide services to Veterans in a BHIP/Outpatient team setting that will include multi-disciplinary approaches. Outpatient psychiatrists have occasional on call responsibility. The Outpatient Psychiatrist functions within the Mental Health Service. The Chief of Psychiatry provides direct clinical and administrative supervision. The clinician is further responsible to the Chief, Mental Health Service and the Chief of Staff.


VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including generous retirement benefits.

• $275,000 - $338,000 salary


• Sign-on bonus may be available for well-qualified candidates


• Contract buy-out opportunities in some situations


• 50-55 days of annual paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave; 13 days of sick leave; 11 paid Federal holidays; and possible 5 day paid absence for CME)


• Escape insurance hassles


• Monday - Friday work schedule