Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

The Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician role involves providing interview-based exams and physical assessments for Veterans and service members in a non-medical setting. This position is primarily focused on evaluating traumatic brain injuries and other neurological conditions without prescribing treatment. The opportunity offers flexible PRN hours, competitive compensation, and the chance to obtain DMA certification.

Location : Shreveport, Louisiana is the third-largest city in the state of Louisiana, located in the northwestern corner of the state near the borders of Texas and Arkansas. It serves as a major cultural and economic hub for the region. This opportunity is available in other parts of the state as well.

Facility : Center offering confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting.

Opportunity :

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
• Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties : Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
• Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment : range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury.
• No prescribing, no treatment
• DMA certification available (can get CME credits) - will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified
• Use of Goniometer required
• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
• Evaluations to be completed in provider portal and records are reviewed.
• Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis
• No weekends or call!

Compensation : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Keywords :

neurosurgery, physician, traumatic brain injury, clinical evaluation, CME credits, VA healthcare, telemedicine, medical assessments, neurological conditions, non-invasive procedures