Locumtenens.com is looking for a psychiatrist to work in a Pennsylvania VA starting in April for six months. There are no on-call or overtime hours. The work week is Monday through Friday 8:00 to 4:30. New patients are allowed 60 minute appointments and established patients are given thirty minute appointments.

Some of the job requirements include:
*Diagnosis and Treatment of Adults and Geriatric Patients with Psychiatric Disorders
*Brief Psychotherapies, Supportive Insight Oriented
*Diagnosis and Treatment of Neurological Disorders Relevant to Psychiatric Practice
*Handling of Civil Commitment Hearing Procedure
*Psychopharmacological Therapies
*Supervision of Physician Assistant
*Contract staff will utilize the Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VISTA)

Particularly because of the short lead-time, vendor agrees that provider will initiate a complete VA Vet-Pro application within 4 business hours after contract award. Vendor agrees to submit all requested credentials materials via FedEx Next-Morning delivery within 24 hours of requests for materials.

Pennsylvania "draws tourists to see the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, the Franklin Institute and the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, while The Poconos attract honeymooners, golfers, and fishermen, and the Delaware Water Gap and Allegheny National Forest appeal to boaters, hikers, and nature lovers."

LocumTenens.com will cover malpractice insurance, which is occurrence, as well as travel and housing costs. For further details please contact Claire Kittinger at 888-223-7783 x5713 or by email at CustomerService@LocumTenens.com.

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