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 Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/05/24
Location: Cheyenne, Wyoming, is the state capital and the largest city in Wyoming. Known for its rich history and vibrant Western culture, Cheyenne is famous for events like the Cheyenne Frontier Days, which is one of the largest rodeos in the world. The city has a charming downtown area with historic buildings, museums, and a strong sense of local pride. This opportunity is available in another part 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)
  • 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)
  • No weekend and no call!
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.