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 Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/11/24
Location: Omaha, Nebraska, is a vibrant city with a mix of cultural, historical, and recreational attractions. It’s the largest city in Nebraska and has a diverse range of activities and places to explore. 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:
  • 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)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.