Locum Tenens Opportunity: General Medicine Provider Needed Near Clute, TX

Overview

Are you a dedicated Physician with experience in General Medicine seeking a flexible locum tenens opportunity? We are currently seeking General Medicine Providers to perform Compensation & Pension exams + Separation Health Assessments across the country. This position offers the flexibility of PRN (as needed) scheduling and the chance to make a positive impact on the lives of Veterans.

Job Details

• Profession: Physician


• Specialty: General Medicine


• Default Rate Type: Daily


• Emergency/Temp Privileges: No


• Shift Type: Days (PRN - as needed basis)


• Weekend Requirements: Able to work weekends, if desired/needed


• On Call Requirements: N/A

Details

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing.


• Willing to accept various specialties: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, etc., or anyone with a background in general medicine, or experience with compensation and pension.


• Two (2) options for coverage: Travel and perform exams at VES leased facility and/or schedule Veterans within your own practice.


• Option to work half-days (4 hours) and/or full days (8 hours).


• One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments.


• Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing.


• No prescribing, no treatment.


• Quick credentialing & onboarding.


• DMA certification available (can get CME credits) – will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified.


• Use of Goniometer required.


• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required.


• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.


• Own personal laptop (NO 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.


• Record review is required in most cases.


• Follow-up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics).


• Providers needed: 3

Conclusion

If you are interested in this rewarding opportunity to provide care to Veterans as a General Medicine Provider near Clute, TX, please consider applying. Take the next step in your career and join our team in making a difference in the lives of those who served our country.

Job ID: j-216779