Psychiatrist VES Physician in Alexandria, LA (Locum)
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
71303, Alexandria, Louisiana, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
5/15/24
Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus company, is a government contractor helping our nation Veterans. They're seeking Psychiatrist Providers?to perform Initial PTSD exams, follow up PTSD exams, and other mental health exams across the country.
Looking for providers in
Details:
Looking for providers in
- Alexandria, LA - Per diem available - Must be within 50 miles
Details:
- Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
- Willing to accept these specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
- Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury.
- No prescribing, no treatment
- DMA certification available (can get CME credits) - will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified
- Use of Goniometer required
- Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
- Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
- Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
- Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
- Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).
- Evaluations to be completed in VES's provider portal and records are reviewed
- Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
- Must be willing to perform Gen Med & TBI
- Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products)
- Must follow rate structure and meet rate requirements?
- Must be willing to wear a mask during all visits
- Previous compensation and pension evaluation experience -Highly Preferred
- Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible within 0-3 years of residency
- Active and unrestricted full license
- Will need a copy of ECFMG certificate if they attended school in a different country
- Board Certified