Locum-Psychiatry
Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Birmingham, Alabama, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/27/24
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, is the largest city in the state and serves as the cultural, economic, and educational center of Alabama's central region. Known as the "Magic City," Birmingham has a rich history deeply rooted in the iron and steel industry, which played a significant role in its growth and development during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This opportunity is also available in other parts of Alabama.
Facility: A private company that provides medical disability examination and evaluation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Opportunity:
  • Willing to accept providers with sporadic availability - will be on an as-needed basis.
  • Two (2) options listed above - Travel and perform exams at leased facility and/or schedule Veterans within your own practice (noted above what is allowed)
  • Will bill per exam
  • Initial PTSD exams, follow up PTSD exams, and other mental health exams
  • DMA certification available (can get CME credits) – will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified
  • Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
  • (DBQs)
  • Evaluations to be completed in provider portal
  • Record review is required in most cases
  • No call!
  • No weekend!
  • 3 Providers needed
Compensation:
  • Malpractice rates must be included in rates
  • Initial PTSD Exam (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time)
  • PTSD follow up and all other mental health exams (rate type: per exam 2) (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time)
  • Bonus - one time bonus for completing all required training and working first shift/exam
  • Local candidates only, travel included in rates