Locum-General Medicine Physician- Traumatic Brain Injury
Chantilly, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Chico, California, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/11/24
Location: A charming city in Northern California known for its vibrant community, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a laid-back atmosphere. About 90 miles to Sacramento! This opportunity is available in other parts of the state as well.
Facility: A private company that provides medical disability examination and evaluation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Opportunity:
Facility: A private company that provides medical disability examination and evaluation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Opportunity:
- Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
- Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
- Two (2) options for coverage – Travel and perform exams at leased facility or schedule Veterans within your own practice
- Option to work ½ days(4-hours) and/or full days(8-hours)
- No weekends and no call!
- One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments
- 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
- Quick credentialing & onboarding
- Use of Goniometer required
- Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
- Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
- Own personal laptop (NO 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 provider portal
- Record review is required in most cases
- Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics)