VA Psychiatric Examiner – Huntington VA Exams
TL;DR
Overview
Frontera is recruiting a psychiatrist for a Psychiatric Examiner assignment in Huntington, West Virginia. The work is psychiatric evaluations for U.S. Veterans, on contract.
It suits board certified psychiatrists. The work involves reviewing service treatment records, completing the standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires, and documenting findings in a web-based platform.
There is no therapy, no prescribing, and no ongoing patient management. The schedule is 0.5 days per week, set in advance so it fits around a current position or a reduced clinical load.
Position Details
- Location: Within 50 miles of Huntington, West Virginia
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic
- Schedule: 0.5 days per week
- Employment type: Contract
- Work setting: In person, evaluation only
- Patient population: U.S. Veterans undergoing disability evaluations
- Documentation: Web-based examination platform
- Compensation: $515 – $600 per day
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted West Virginia license required
Responsibilities
- Review service treatment records before each evaluation
- Conduct structured psychiatric disability evaluations
- Assess symptom severity and functional impact
- Complete the relevant Disability Benefits Questionnaires
- Provide medical opinions when requested and supported by the evidence
- Document findings in the web-based examination platform
- Submit completed examinations within required timelines
- Maintain professional, respectful interactions with every Veteran
Qualifications
Required
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- Board certification in Psychiatry
- Active, unrestricted West Virginia license
- Ability to complete independent evaluations and documentation within required timelines
Preferred
- Prior VA or Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination experience
- Previous experience performing psychiatric evaluations
Why Providers Enjoy This Role
- Clinic days scheduled in advance
- Evaluation-only scope with no treatment or prescribing
- No ongoing patient management or follow-up care
- Standardized forms and clear submission deadlines
- Work that applies your training directly to Veterans’ disability claims
What to Expect Working With Frontera
Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing agency. You will work directly with a recruiter who knows this assignment, provides timely updates, and supports you through credentialing and onboarding.
We communicate what we know, answer questions directly, and follow up consistently. You will know where things stand at every stage.
Application Process
- Submit your application online
- If your background aligns with the opportunity, a recruiter will contact you for an initial screening
- Your profile is presented directly to the facility
- You interview with the hiring team
- Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement
- Your start date is confirmed once credentialing and required clearances are complete
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