Locum - Physician - Traumatic Brain Injury/General Medicine - VA
Job at a glance
Job description
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Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
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Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
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Two (2) options for coverage –
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Travel and perform exams at VES leased facility
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schedule Veterans within your own practice
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Option to work ½ days(4-hours) and/or full days(8-hours)
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One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments
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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.
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No prescribing, no treatment
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Quick credentialing & onboarding
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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
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Use of Goniometer required
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Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
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Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
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Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
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Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
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Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).
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Evaluations to be completed in VES's provider portal
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Record review is required in most cases
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Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics)
Qualifications
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.