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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:

• Profession : Physician
• 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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