Locum - Physician - Traumatic Brain Injury/General Medicine TX
Houston, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Salary Up to $1,480 daily
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Outpatient
Location Texas, Texas, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 8/19/24
Details:
  • Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
  • Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
  • Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury.
  • No prescribing, no treatment
  • DMA certification available (can get CME credits) - will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified
  • Use of Goniometer required
  • Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
  • Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
  • Must own personal laptop (NO Apple Laptops/MACs)
  • Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
    • Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).
  • Evaluations to be completed in VES's provider portal and records are reviewed.
  • Provider needed - 3


Per diem-Must be within 50 miles

  • Waco, TX - per diem available
  • Brownsville, TX- per diem available
  • Lubbock, TX- per diem available
  • El Paso, TX- per diem available
  • Las Cruces, TX- per diem available
Rate: $740 for half day/$1480 for full day; one time bonus of $481 for completing all required training and working first shift/exam

Qualifications

Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
Must be willing to perform Gen Med & TBI
Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products)
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible within 0-3 years of residency
Active and unrestricted full license
Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified
CV needs current home address listed for presentation
Will need a copy of ECFMG certificate if they attended school in a different country.

Working Hours

PRN - as needed basis. Shifts TBD. Half day is 4 hours or less. Full day is 4-8 hours.