Locum - Physician - General Medicine Houston, TX

Job description

Location:
Houston, TX

Houston is a vibrant metropolitan city offering diverse cultural attractions, world-class dining, and excellent professional opportunities. As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston provides an ideal blend of urban amenities and Southern hospitality with no state income tax.

Facility:
This opportunity is with Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus company that serves as a government contractor dedicated to helping our nation's Veterans. The organization provides comprehensive evaluation services and maintains high standards for veteran care through experienced medical professionals.

Opportunity:
Physician - General Medicine

Job Details:
• Perform Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans
• Work on a PRN basis with ongoing opportunities available
• Option to work half days (4 hours) and/or full days (8 hours)
• Conduct one-time non-treatment CP exams and separation health assessments
• Perform primarily interview-based exams with some physical assessment including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• No prescribing or treatment required
• Must be proficient in METs testing and evaluating respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio conditions required
• Use of Goniometer required
• Must own personal laptop (NO MACs)
• Complete reporting/DBQs within 48 hours upon exam completion
• Record review required in most cases
• Follow-up administrative work including addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics
• Must be willing to complete DMA training and certification
• Two coverage options: travel to VES leased facility or schedule Veterans within your own practice
• Board certification and active unrestricted medical license required
• Training provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires
• Quick credentialing and onboarding process

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