Locum Tenens Opportunity: General Medicine Physician Near Gallion, AL

We are seeking a General Medicine Physician for a locum tenens role near Gallion, AL. This position involves conducting Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments to support our nation’s veterans. This is a flexible, PRN-based opportunity, ideal for physicians looking to supplement their practice while contributing to an essential service. The exams are primarily interview-based, with minimal physical assessment requirements, making it an efficient role for experienced providers across various specialties.

Position Overview:

• Position Type: Locum Tenens, PRN basis


• Specialty: General Medicine


• Start Date: ASAP


• End Date: Ongoing


• Shift Type: Days (Flexible schedule)

Responsibilities:

• Compensation & Pension (C&P) Exams:
  
  
  
  • Conduct one-time, non-treatment C&P exams and separation health assessments for veterans.
  
  
  • Exams are interview-based, with some physical assessments (range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, etc.).
  
  
  • No treatment or prescription required.
  
  
  
  


• Coverage Options:
  
  
  
  • Travel and perform exams at designated facilities.
  
  
  • Option to schedule veterans within your own practice.
  
  
  • Work part-time (4-hour shifts) or full-time (8-hour shifts), depending on your availability.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Specialty Requirements:
  
  
  
  • We are accepting physicians from the following specialties:
    
    
    
    • Family Medicine
    
    
    • Internal Medicine
    
    
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    
    
    • Physicians with a general medicine background or experience in compensation and pension exams.
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  


• Familiarity with:
  
  
  
  • Musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.
  
  
  • Proficient in METs testing and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
  
  
  
  


• System Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Must use a goniometer for physical assessments.
  
  
  • Proficiency with diagnostic tools related to veterans' health assessments.
  
  
  
  


• Certification Requirements:
  
  
  
  • Board Certified in your specialty.
  
  
  • Active and unrestricted Alabama medical license.
  
  
  • Willingness to complete DMA certification (CME credits available, certification required after privileging).
  
  
  
  

Benefits:

• Flexible Work Schedule: Choose between part-time and full-time hours to fit your practice or personal needs.


• Non-Treatment Role: Focus entirely on assessments with no requirement for prescribing or long-term patient care.


• Quick Credentialing: Fast onboarding process to get you started with minimal delay.


• Serve Veterans: Make a meaningful contribution by assisting veterans with essential health assessments that impact their benefits and care.


• Travel Options: Enjoy the flexibility to either travel or conduct exams within your own practice setting.

This locum tenens position offers a rewarding opportunity for physicians looking to serve the veteran community while maintaining a flexible schedule.

Job ID: j-246414