Orthopedic Surgery - General

Client Name: Veterans Evaluation Services - Alpena
Job Type: Local
Offering: Physician
Profession: Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty: General
Job :
Weekly Pay: $1028.0

Shift Details:

• Shift: Per Diem Days
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  8

Job Order Details:

• Start Date:
  
  01/25/2026
• End Date: 04/18/2027
• Duration: 64 Week(s)

Locums Orthopedic Surgery - General - Alpena, MI - Per Diem Days - Pay up to $128/HR - Alpena, MI

Employer: Veterans Evaluation Services - Alpena
Location: Alpena, MI
Job Type: Locums
Shift: Per Diem Days
Start Date: September 22, 2025

VES is seeking General Medicine Providers to perform Compensation & Pension exams + Separation Health Assessments. Exams are primarily interview‑based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing. Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).

Hourly, Overtime, Holiday rates are NOT applicable. All TBI/Gen Med providers must follow the rate structure below.

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
• Option to work ½ days (4‑hours) and/or full days (8‑hours)
• One‑time non‑treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments
• No prescribing, no treatment
• Quick credentialing & onboarding
• Use of Goniometer required
• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
• Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
• Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
• 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)
• Half‑day Rate for 4‑hour shifts or less (includes time to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time)
• Daily Rate for 5‑hour shifts or longer (includes time to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time)
• Bonus - one‑time bonus for completing all required training and working first shift/exam
• Local candidates only, travel included in rates
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
• Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products)
• Active and unrestricted full license
• Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified
• CV needs current home address listed
• Will need a copy of ECFMG certificate if attended school outside the US

• Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties:
  Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
• DMA certification available (can get CME credits) – will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified;
  Client does not reimburse for DMA certifications or the portal training before starting
• Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible within 0‑3 years of residency

Upon applying, Staff

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City: Alpena
State: MI
Zip Code: 49707