Locum - Physician - General Medicine Houston, TX

Job description

Location:
Houston, TX

Houston offers a vibrant, diverse metropolitan experience with world-class medical facilities, cultural attractions, and excellent dining options. As the fourth largest city in the US, it provides both urban amenities and access to beautiful outdoor spaces with a favorable cost of living.

Facility:
This position is with Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a government contractor dedicated to helping our nation's Veterans. The organization provides comprehensive medical evaluations and health assessments for Veterans across the country with locations in various cities.

Opportunity:
Physician - General Medicine

Job Details:
• Perform Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans • Two options for coverage: Per diem at a VES facility (must be within 50-mile radius of home address) or using provider's own office • Current openings in Montana: Miles City (half day per week, 50-mile radius), Havre, Harlem or Malta (2 days per week, 50-mile radius) • PRN basis, ongoing need • Option to work half days (4-hours) and/or full days (8-hours) • One-time non-treatment CP exams + separation health assessments • Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing • No prescribing, no treatment required • Quick credentialing and onboarding • Accepting specialties: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or anyone with background in general medicine/experience with compensation and pension • Proficiency in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions required • Must own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products) • Active AANP certification required • Active and unrestricted full Montana license required • Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified • Local candidates only, travel included in rates • Follow-up administrative work required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, reading diagnostics) • One-time bonus for completing required training and working first shift/exam

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