Locum General Medicine Physician in Houston Texas

General Medicine Provider – Veterans Evaluation Services (VES)

Veterans Evaluation Services (a Maximus company) is seeking General Medicine providers to perform non-treatment Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments for U.S. Veterans. Providers may work per diem at a VES facility or from their own office, depending on location needs. This role is interview-based, low acuity, and ideal for clinicians experienced in general medicine and disability evaluations.

Dates / Schedule

• PRN, ongoing need

• Options for ½-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) shifts

• Follow-up administrative work required (within the paid shift rate)

• Current openings for providers with their own office:

  • Coeburn, VA – 2 days/week

  • Covington, VA – 1 day/week

  • Hillsville, VA – 2 days/week

  • Emporia, VA – ½ day/week (50-mile radius required)

• Must live within 50 miles of the service location unless otherwise noted

• Local candidates only; travel included in rates

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Perform one-time C&P exams and Separation Health Assessments

• Exams are primarily interview-based with some targeted physical assessments

  • Range-of-motion testing

  • Muscle strength testing

  • METs testing (as applicable)

• No diagnosis, treatment, or prescribing

• No ongoing patient care or follow-up

• Quick credentialing and onboarding

• Work may occur at a VES facility or the provider’s own office (as indicated)

• Required administrative tasks: documentation, addendums, medical opinions, reviewing diagnostics

• Multiple eligible specialties accepted:

  • Family Medicine

  • Internal Medicine

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Other general medicine backgrounds or C&P experience

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in METs testing, and evaluating/diagnosing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions

• Active, unrestricted license

• AANP certification

• Must own a Windows laptop (no Mac/Apple)

• Willing to complete DMA training and become DMA-certified

• CV must include current home address

• Ability to work within the structured ½-day and full-day rate model

• Additional information required for submission:

  • License number

  • Certification number

  • Willingness to perform general medicine exams

  • DMA certification status

  • Full home address

  • VES location applying for

  • Willingness and limits regarding travel

  • Whether provider has their own office + address (if applicable)

  • Military/VA employment status

  • Weekly availability and preferred days

  • ECFMG certificate if trained internationally