A healthcare facility in Georgia is seeking a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychology for a 52-day locum tenens assignment starting 08/04/2025. This role offers a flexible schedule, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm EST, with an initial patient load of approximately 2 patients per week, expected to grow. The position involves providing telehealth services, including one-hour assessments following initial sleep evaluations by a sleep medicine MD. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and experienced in treating patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Key responsibilities include establishing baseline cognitive and emotional functions post-trauma, documenting memory and attention issues, addressing emotional distress and sleep concerns, and developing cognitive recovery plans.

Job Details:

Location: Georgia

Facility Type: Clinic

Start Date: 08/04/2025

LOA: 52 days (with potential for extension)

Provider Type Needed: Nurse Practitioner specializing in Psychology

Schedule: Flexible, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm EST

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

* Conduct one-hour telehealth assessments following initial sleep evaluations by sleep medicine MD

* Perform Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)

* Treat patients with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

* Establish baseline cognitive and emotional functions post-trauma

* Document memory, attention, emotional distress, and sleep concerns

* Utilize screening tools such as PHQ-9, GAD-7, and ISI

* Connect symptoms to injuries

* Conduct therapy, education, and care

* Develop cognitive recovery plans for patients

* Collaborate with the support team to coordinate schedules and patient care

Additional Information:

* Must be licensed in Georgia

* Full telehealth services required

* Patient volume is currently low but expected to grow

* Opportunity to work with referrals from sleep medicine MD

Apply now to learn more!

Benefits:

* Strong compensation

* Travel-related expenses covered

* A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided

* Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs (AKA travel jobs) are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at facilities and hospitals over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year, and often include opportunities for extension.

Locum and travel medical providers hold all the same qualifications as a permanent provider, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility.

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