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Psychiatrist for VES Exams in Fairbanks, Alaska (Locum)

Fairbanks, AK 99714

Specialty: Doctor of Osteopathic, Medical Doctor, Physician (MD or DO), Psychiatry Job Number: 4921

Job Description


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 within the following cities:
  • Fairbanks, AK - 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 
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 
  • Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions -Required 
  • Must be willing to perform Gen Med & TBI 
  • Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products) -Required 
  • Must follow rate structure and meet rate requirements?-Required 
  • Must be willing to wear a mask during all visits -Required 
  • Previous compensation and pension evaluation experience -Highly Preferred 
  • Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible within 0-3 years of residency -Required 
  • Active and unrestricted full license -Required 
  • Will need a copy of ECFMG certificate if they attended school in a different country 
 
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 
  • Board Certified 

Meet Your Recruiter

Lisa Kaiser
Senior Recruiter

Lisa joined Wapiti Medical Staffing as a Recruiter in February 2022. Prior to coming to Wapiti, Lisa spent over 21 years in Retail Pharmacy in multiple roles including Manager, CPhT and Compliance Officer. Some of her accolades include Diabetic Lifestyle Coach, Orthotic Shoe Fitter and ACHC Accreditation Specialist. Lisa was also the recipient of Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award by the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

Lisa is a mother of two adult children, Eric and Brooke, whom she is incredibly proud of. In her spare time, she enjoys DIY projects, drawing and painting, traveling both domestically and internationally, cooking, gardening and experiencing new adventures so she can continue to check things off her bucket list.

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