TBI - Veteran Assessments - Birmingham, AL- Up to $1600/day

TBI Physician – Veterans Disability Examinations

Location: Within 25 miles of Birmingham, Alabama
Schedule: Per diem, approximately three days per week
Pay: $1,600 per day
Job Type: Contract/per diem
Work Location: In person; a personal clinical office is not required

Frontera Search Partners is seeking an MD or DO to conduct traumatic brain injury (TBI) Compensation and Pension (C&P) disability examinations for Veterans in the Birmingham, AL area. This need is for approximately three days per week. Physicians do not need to own or provide a clinical office.

This is an evaluation-only role. The physician reviews relevant records, conducts in-person TBI assessments, documents findings in Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and provides medical opinions when requested. There is no ongoing treatment, medication management, or prescribing. Examiners do not determine Veterans’ disability ratings or compensation.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant service treatment records, medical histories, and prior examination reports

• Conduct in-person evaluations of reported TBI symptoms and residuals

• Assess cognitive, physical, and behavioral findings as appropriate to the examination request

• Complete applicable DBQs and requested medical opinions

• Document findings accurately in an electronic platform and submit reports within required timelines

• Respond to requests for clarification when additional documentation is needed

• Provide a professional, respectful examination experience for every Veteran

Required Qualifications

• MD or DO with an active, unrestricted license appropriate for practice in Alabama

• Board eligible or board certified in neurology, neurosurgery, physiatry/physical medicine and rehabilitation, or psychiatry

• Ability to work in person within 25 miles of Birmingham approximately three days per week

• At least one year of clinical experience

• Strong assessment, documentation, and computer skills

• Ability to complete credentialing and background-screening requirements

Previous C&P examination, TBI assessment, or Veteran care experience is preferred. Training on the C&P process and documentation requirements is provided.

Application Questions

1. Are you an MD or DO who is board eligible or board certified in neurology, neurosurgery, physiatry/physical medicine and rehabilitation, or psychiatry?

2. Are you available for in-person examinations within 25 miles of Birmingham, AL, approximately three days per week?

3. Do you hold an active, unrestricted license appropriate for practice in Alabama?