Physician / Neurology / Louisiana / PRN / Disability Evaluations - Alexandria, LA Job
Critical Access Network
Alexandria, LA, 71301, USA
Alexandria, LA, 71301, USA
- Healthcare
- neurology physician
- disability evaluations
- traumatic brain injury
This PRN Physician role in Alexandria, LA requires board certification in Neurology, Neurosurgery, or PM&R to conduct disability evaluations focused on neurological and traumatic brain injuries. The position involves completing standardized disability benefit questionnaires based on interview and physical assessments without prescribing treatments. Reporting is performed electronically within strict timelines, and training is provided for the evaluation process and documentation requirements.
DescriptionNeed is on a PRN basis, ongoingMust be Board Certified in any of the following specialties:Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&RExams 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 treatmentDMA certification available (can get CME credits) - will need to obtain once privileged if not already certifiedUse of Goniometer requiredFamiliar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio requiredProficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.Must own personal laptop (NO Apple Laptops/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 and records are reviewed.RateMalpractice rates must be included in ratesHalf-day Rate - $700 flat rate for 4 hour shifts or less (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time)Daily Rate - $1600 flat rate for 5 hour shifts or longer (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time)




