Job Details

Nurse Practitioner | Family Practice
Location: Fort Polk, LA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice NP in Fort Polk, Louisiana, 71459!

Job Quick Facts

• Specialty: General Medicine-NP
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Fort Polk, LA
• Service Setting: Outpatient
• Reason for Need: Supplemental
• Coverage Period: ASAP - Ongoing
• Coverage Type: Clinical only
• Shift Schedule: 2 days per week; PRN
- Half day (4 hrs) or
- Full day (8 hrs)
• Duties/Skills:
- Perform one-time non-treatment Compensation & Pension Exams & Separation Health Assessments.
- Familiar w/ Musculoskeletal, Diabetes & Cardio; Use of Goniometer required.
- Proficient in METs testing, evaluating & diagnosing respiratory & cardiovascular.
- No prescribing, no treatment.
• Other Info:
- Willing to accept: FM/IM/Orthopedic Surg/anyone w/ General Med OR compensation & pension experience.
- Exams are primarily interview-based w/ some physical assessment (range of motion testing, muscle strength testing)
- Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
- Evaluations to be completed in VES' provider portal
- Follow-up admin work will be req on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions & reading diagnostics); Unpaid.
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance Covered

Requirements:
• Active LA license
• AANP
• Own a laptop (No MACs/Apple products)
• DMA Certification/willing to obtain
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating & diagnosing respiratory & cardiovascular.
• With own office within 50 miles of the location
• CV w/ current home address listed
• Self-Query NPDB (pulled within 30 days)
• Copy of ECFMG cert (if attended school in a diff country)

Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

1. Connect with fellow locum professionals through online forums, networking events, and support groups, fostering camaraderie, collaboration, and shared learning experiences.
2. Design a lifestyle that suits your preferences and priorities, whether it's prioritizing travel, family time, or personal pursuits alongside your professional commitments.
3. Explore telemedicine or remote healthcare opportunities through locum assignments, leveraging technology to deliver care to patients in underserved or remote areas.
4. Extend your career or transition into semi-retirement by taking on locum roles, supplementing your retirement income while staying engaged in clinical practice.
5. Utilize locum assignments as a bridge during career transitions, ensuring continuity of income and professional engagement.

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