Locum - Physician - Traumatic Brain Injury/General Medicine IA
Carrollton, Texas, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Salary $700 – $1,400 daily
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Iowa, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/07/24
  • 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 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

  • 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

  • DMA certification available (can get CME credits) – will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified- Client does not reimburse for DMA certifications or the portal training before starting

  • 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 VES's 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)

Qualifications

Local candidates only, travel included in rates
Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, and cardiovascular
Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible within 0-3 years of residency
Must be willing to perform Gen Med & TBI
Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products)
Active and unrestricted full license
Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified
Will need a copy of ECFMG certificate if they attended school in a different country.