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
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/05/24
Location: Dayton, Ohio a city with a rich history and a diverse range of attractions and amenities. This city is home to the University of Dayton!
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
- No call or weekend!
- 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.
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Two (2) options for coverage –
- Travel and perform exams at VES leased facility
- schedule Veterans within your own practice
- Option to work ½ days(4-hours) and/or full days(8-hours)
- One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments
- 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)
- Evaluations to be completed in the provider's portal and records are reviewed.
- Record review is required in most cases
- Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics)