Locum Tenens Physician Opportunity in Traumatic Brain Injury/General Medicine

Location: Near Red Bluff, CA
Dates: ASAP - Ongoing

We are looking for board-certified physicians to fill a locum tenens position focusing on Traumatic Brain Injury and General Medicine. This flexible opportunity allows you to support veterans by conducting important health assessments with no ongoing treatment responsibilities.

Position Details:

• Profession: Physician specializing in Traumatic Brain Injury and General Medicine
• Schedule: PRN basis, with options for half-days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours)
• Exam Types:
  • Non-treatment Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams
  • Separation health assessments
• Exam Focus:
  • Interview-based assessments
  • Physical assessments such as range of motion and muscle strength testing
  • Evaluating traumatic brain injuries
  • Combination of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury evaluations
• Treatment: No prescribing or treatment required

Coverage Options:

• Travel to perform exams at leased facilities
• Schedule Veterans within your own practice

Requirements:

• Board Certification: Must be board-certified in one of the following specialties:
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
• State License: California
• Technology: Must have a personal laptop (no MACs)
• Skills and Proficiencies:
  • Proficient in using a goniometer
  • Familiar with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions
  • Experienced in METs testing and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions

Benefits:

• Quick Credentialing & Onboarding
• DMA Certification Available: Earn CME credits; certification required upon privileging but not reimbursed by the client
• Training Provided: Comprehensive training for Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
• Reporting: DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours of exam completion (no narrative reports required; standardized forms are provided)

If you are a qualified physician interested in a flexible and impactful locum tenens opportunity, this position offers an excellent chance to provide meaningful care to veterans without the burden of ongoing treatment.

Job ID: j-247271

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