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.
