Locum - Physician - Traumatic Brain InjuryGeneral Medicine CA

Job Description

VES is seeking physicians to perform a combination of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury exams. 

Locations Available - Please note at the time of name clear: 

VES facility open location/s - Provider must be within 50 miles :

•  ChicoCA - 0.5 days per week needed
• ReddingCA - 0.5 days per week needed
• UkiahCA  - 0.5 days per week needed
• San DiegoCA - 2 days per week needed 

Provider’s own office locations: 

•  Atascadero CA - 1 day per week needed

• Ft IrwinCA - 1 day per week needed

Details: 

• Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a Maximus company, is a government contractor helping our nation's Veterans. 

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing 

• Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R 

• Two (2) options for coverage –  

• Travel and perform exams at VES leased facility  

• schedule Veterans within your own practice 

• Option to work ½ days(4-hours) and/or full days(8-hours) 

• One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments 

• 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 

• Quick credentialing & onboarding 

• DMA certification available (can get CME credits) – will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified- Client does not reimburse for DMA certifications or the portal training before starting 

• Use of Goniometer required 

• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required 

• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. 

• Own personal laptop (NO MACs) 

• Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) 

• Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s). 

• Evaluations to be completed in VES's provider portal 

• Record review is required in most cases 

• Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics) 

RATE STRUCTURE FOR PRESENTATIONS: 

***Hourly, Overtime, Holiday rates are NOT applicable with VES. All TBI/Gen Med providers must follow the rate structure below. 

• Malpractice rates must be included in rates 

• Half-day Rate - $1000 flat rate for 4 hour shifts or less (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time) 

• Daily Rate - $2000 flat rate for 5 hour shifts or longer (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT, no admin time) 

• Bonus - one time bonus of $650 for completing all required training and working first shift/exam 

• local candidates only, travel included in rates 

Client does not reimburse for DMA certifications or the portal training before starting. 

Process once credentialing is kicked off: 

• VES will email the  PROVIDER two forms to complete- *PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PROVIDER HAS 48 HOURS TO COMPLETE OR THEY WILL BE REDIRECTED* 

•  the Docusign VES Application- instructions will be sent to the agency to relay to the provider. 

• Electronic Signature Form.  

• AHSA will email your agency requesting DOB, SSN, Agency Credentialing contacts and COI. 

• After credentialing is confirmed as complete, the provider will need to complete their DMA training.  

VES has a new process to replace the current 90-120 minute PEP Session and the portal videos. Reach360 is the new system VES is using to distribute provider training materials. Here is the outline of how provider training will work going forward: 

• Provider completes VA required DMA certifications (10+ hours) 

• Provider is assigned VES New Provider Orientation Materials (60-90 min) in Reach 360 

• When both VA DMA Certifications and VES Orientation materials are complete, provider is activated.  

• Schedulers assign first cases and request a PEP session 

• Based on cases assigned, VES-created DBQ and Medical Opinion trainings are assigned in Reach360 (varies, but 1-2 hours on average) 

• PEP session (which is now just a quick check in) happens before first exams to verify the provider has reviewed DBQ training content and feels prepared for first day of exams 

• First exams are seen 

• Optional Up Front QA session is offered to the provider for live review of first exam reports 

• Once established, if the provider is willing and there is a need, VES may ask for them to travel to other areas to assist with cases. In these cases, travel expenses will be reimbursed per VES guidelines.

Requirement description :

• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular and neurological exams 

• Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products) 

• Board Certification

• Active and unrestricted full license 

• Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified 

• CV needs current home address listed for presentation 

• Will need a copy of ECFMG certificate if they attended school in a different country. 

Please copy/paste and fill out the below questions for name clear (**ALL items below must be listed on the Name Clear to avoid being redirected**) 

• License number: 

• Certification Number: 

• Willing to perform Gen/Med AND TBI: (yes or no) 

• DMA certified: (yes or no) 

• Home address: 

• VES location provider is applying to: 

• Open to travel to other locations? If yes, any limits?: 

• Does provider have their own office?  

• If so- provide address.  

• Please note that more information will be needed at time of presentation. 

• Is the provider active military duty, in the reserves, or actively employed at the VA?: (yes or no) 

• Number of days per week available for VES? 

• Are there specific days of the week provider is available for VES? 

Certification Requirements 

• Board Certified 

State License Requirements 

*Please Note: Per the exhibit terms 4.5- The client may terminate an assignment within 48 hours notice in writing with or without cause. This overrides the AHSA 30 day cancellation.*

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Board Certified

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• California

ADDITIONAL LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

Weekend Requirements : N/A

On Call Requirements : N/A