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Locum Tenens Physician - Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine near Schenectady, 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.

Position Overview :

Profession

Physician

• Specialty

Traumatic Brain Injury / General Medicine

• Location

Near Schenectady, NY

• Dates

ASAP - Ongoing

• Rate Type

Daily

• Shift Type

Days, with flexibility

Responsibilities :

• 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
Schedule :
• 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

Key Features :

• 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)

Requirements :

• 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

Why This Opportunity?

• 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 ID : J-247107

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