Physician​/Neurology​/Locum tenens​/Locums Traumatic Brain Injury​/General Medicine NY

We are actively seeking a Board-Certified Physician for a locum tenens opportunity near Schenectady, NY. This position involves providing a combination of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) exams on a PRN basis. The role is ideal for physicians looking to work with Veterans in a non-treatment setting. Flexible scheduling options are available, and the position requires no prescribing or ongoing treatment responsibilities.

• Profession:
  Physician
• Specialty:
  Traumatic Brain Injury/General Medicine
• Location:
  Near Schenectady, NY
• Dates: ASAP - Ongoing
• Rate Type:
  Daily
• Shift Type:
  Days, with flexibility

• Perform a combination of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury exams
• Conduct non-treatment C&P exams and separation health assessments
• Interview-based exams with some physical assessment (e.g., range of motion testing, muscle strength testing)
• Assess Veterans for Traumatic Brain Injury and other general health conditions
• Submit standardized reporting/disability benefits questionnaires (DBQs) within 48 hours post-exam
• No prescribing, no ongoing treatment

• PRN basis:
  Ongoing need for coverage
• Option to work:
  • Half-days (4 hours)
  • Full days (8 hours)
• Two options for coverage:
  • Travel to perform exams at designated facility
  • Schedule Veterans within your own practice

• No Emergency/Temp Privileges required
• Quick credentialing and onboarding process
• No narrative reporting required, only standardized forms (DBQs)
• Exams primarily focus on assessing physical abilities such as range of motion and muscle strength
• Goniometer use is required for testing
• Experience with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardio assessments is preferred
• Proficient in METs testing and evaluating conditions related to respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological systems
• Physicians must use their own laptop for documentation (NO MACs allowed)

• Must be Board Certified in one of the following:
  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • PM&R (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation)
• State License:
  Active New York license required
• Familiarity with Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) is preferred (training will be provided)
• Ability to submit final DBQ reports within 48 hours of exam completion

• Flexible scheduling options that suit part-time or full-time availability
• Opportunity to help Veterans in a non-treatment role
• Earn CME credits through DMA certification (required if not already certified)
• Competitive daily rates

If you are a board-certified physician with a passion for serving Veterans and want to work in a flexible, PRN environment, this opportunity near Schenectady, NY, could be perfect for you.

Job : J-247107