Locum Tenens Physician - Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine near Fort Wayne, IN
We are seeking a Board-Certified Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Fort Wayne, IN . This position involves conducting a combination of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) exams. This role is ideal for physicians who want to work in a non-treatment capacity, providing critical evaluations for Veterans. The position is PRN , meaning it will be on an as-needed basis, with flexible scheduling options available.
Position Overview :
ProfessionPhysician
- Specialty
Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine
- Location
Near Fort Wayne, IN
- Dates
ASAP - Ongoing
- Rate Type
Daily
- Shift Type
Days, flexible
Responsibilities :
- Perform a combination of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury exams for Veterans.
- Conduct non-treatment C&P (Compensation & Pension) exams and separation health assessments
- Exams are interview-based , with some physical assessment required (e.g., range of motion, muscle strength testing).
- Submit standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) within 48 hours after completing each exam.
- No prescribing and no ongoing treatment required.
Schedule :
- PRN basis with ongoing need for coverage.
- Flexible scheduling options :
Option to work half days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours).
- Two options for coverage :
Travel to perform exams at designated facilities.
- Schedule Veterans within your own practice
Key Features :
- No Emergency / Temp Privileges required.
- Fast credentialing and onboarding process.
- No narrative report writing only standardized forms (DBQs).
- Exams primarily focus on assessing physical abilities such as range of motion and muscle strength
- Use of Goniometer required for range of motion testing.
- Familiarity with Musculoskeletal Diabetes , and Cardio evaluations is preferred.
- Experience with METs testing and evaluating conditions related to respiratory cardiovascular , and neurological systems is required.
- Physicians must use their own personal laptop (no Macs allowed).
Requirements :
- Must be Board Certified in one of the following specialties :
Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
- State License
Active Indiana license required.
- Training on Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) will be provided.
- Must be able to submit final DBQs within 48 hours after completing the exams.
Why This Opportunity?
- Flexible scheduling that accommodates either part-time or full-time availability.
- Work in a non-treatment role and make a direct impact by assisting Veterans with their medical evaluations.
- Earn CME credits through required DMA certification.
- Competitive daily rates and a quick onboarding process
If you are a board-certified physician with experience in General Medicine or Traumatic Brain Injury , and you're passionate about working with Veterans, this opportunity near Fort Wayne, IN, is a perfect fit.
Job ID : J-247139
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