Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Roseburg Healthcare System (653/900/90C), 913 NW Garden Valley Blvd, Roseburg, OR 97470-6513

Q -- PSYCHIATRIST SERVICES FOR C&P EXAMS SOL 653-61-00 DUE 082900 POC Brian Thomas (541) 440-1331 Provide healthcare resources in accordance with Public Law 104-262 and 38 U.S.C. 8153. Contractor agrees to provide a Board Certified Physician in Psychiatry as a qualified registered health care professional to and at the VA Roseburg Healthcare System in Roseburg, OR. Psychiatrist may be required to travel to Eugene Oregon to perform duties at the VA Outpatient Clinic, 100 River Avenue, Eugene, OR 97404. Psychiatrist must be able to start on September 11, 2000. If candidate is not available to start on September 11, 2000 offeror will be determined non-responsive, if after award it is determined candidate cannot start on September 11, 2000 contract shall be terminated for cause and award shall be made to next lowest offer. Price is an all-inclusive rate of per diem, travel, and price/cost. The Psychiatrist will see an average of 10 to 15 patients per week in the Mental Health Clinic. The workload will consist of two to three Compensation and Pension examinations per day. The Psychiatrist will be assigned to the Mental Health Services, and will provide services in the outpatient clinic from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days per week. The Psychiatrist will have responsibility will be limited to providing Compensation and Pension examinations. The Psychiatrist maybe required to travel to the VA Outpatient Clinic in Eugene Oregon, to perform two to three Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations on that day. The VA will give the physician at least 24 hour notice if they are required to travel to Eugene to perform C&P exams. The Psychiatrist must: a. Have an unrestricted license in a US state, territory or US commonwealth; b. Speak English proficiently; c. Provide evidence of demonstrated current clinical competence to perform appropriate outpatient care services; d. Be a US citizen; e. Be Board Certified; f. Have a professional degree and education applicable to medical staff members, e.g., MD, DO; g. Provide evidence of current professional liability insurance; h. Evidence of current privileges (if applicable); i. Names of most current employer(s) and two peer reference contacts; j. Current copy of BCLS certifications; k. Be a team player; l. Must be computer literate, as VA Roseburg Healthcare System utilizes a computerized patient medical record; Provider assigned by the contractor to perform the services stated in this contract will be credentialed and receive privileges by the VA. Provider assigned by the contractor shall dictate concise and comprehensive reports utilizing VA telephone dictation processes. Provider assigned by the contractor must dictate reports within 24 hours of examination. The services to be performed by the Contractor will be performed within the VA policies and procedures and the regulations of the Medical Staff Bylaws of the VA Roseburg Healthcare System. Contractor must provide the following documentation along with the candidate's information: 1. Evidence of current TB surveillance status. 2. Evidence of current Hepatitis B vaccination and titer. If the contract physician is required to work in an environment that requires a respirator, the contractor will either provide their physician with a properly fitted respirator or the contract physician will be required to go through VA Roseburg's Respiratory Fit Program prior to beginning their assignment. The contractor will be required to use the hospital computer system, to include but not limited to checking electronic reports on a daily basis for accuracy and completeness. Solicitation packages will be available after 8/12/00. Requests for solicitation packages must be in writing on company letterhead and can be faxed to Brian Thomas at (541) 440-1276. Please include e-mail address in which to send solicitation. Quotes along with provider information may be faxed to Brian Thomas at (541) 440-1276 no later than 8/29/00 at 11:00 a.m. local time. Posted 08/12/00 (W-SN485314). (0225)

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