Locum Tenens Neurology Jobs in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois
Matrix Providers is hiring a Traumatic Brain Injury Provider (Psychiatrist, Neurologist, or Physiatrist PM&R) to join our team of talented medical professionals to conduct one-time, non-treatment Veteran Disability Exams in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.
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Employment Status: Independent Contractor, part-time
- Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly
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Schedule: 1-2 days/week, Monday-Friday, part-time
- (NO On-Call / NO Weekends)
Requirements: The Traumatic Brain Injury Provider (Psychiatrist, Neurologist, or Physiatrist PM&R) must meet the following qualifications:
- Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) or Neurology, with experience in evaluating for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
- Primary care experience is required.
- Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted license in the specialty field of M.D. or D.O. for your employment.
Traumatic Brain Injury Provider (Psychiatrist, Neurologist, or Physiatrist PM&R) Job Summary:
- Review pertinent medical history documentation and provide veterans with one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams.
- The TBI Provider will capture responses during the exam through web-based examination form(s); all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations.
- Common reasons for assessment: motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries, and, for a few, combat exposure.
- Diagnostic testing may include Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) testing if clinically indicated and neuropsychological testing; any neuropsychological testing will be referred to a neuropsychologist.
- Ancillaries (X-rays, labs, EKGs, PFTs, ABIs) may be ordered and will be conducted on location or nearby.