Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Evaluation Physician (MD/DO) – Board Certified - Amarillo, TX

DirectShifts; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Administrative support provided

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN)

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a physician in the United States to perform Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) C&P examinations, review Veterans’ medical records and imaging, and complete VA-required documentation. No prescribing, treatment planning, or follow-up care is required.

The role emphasizes thorough evaluations, accurate medical reporting, and strict adherence to VA, HIPAA, and state regulations, with flexible scheduling and administrative support to ensure timely submissions.

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and board certification in one of the specified specialties.
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations.
• Review Veterans' medical records, imaging, and supporting documentation prior to evaluations.
• Assess cognitive, emotional, behavioral, neurological, and physical residuals related to TBI.
• Complete VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) accurately and thoroughly.
• Prepare timely, objective, and detailed medical reports.
• Maintain compliance with VA standards, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure timely submission of completed evaluations.

Skills

Excellent clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Education

MD/DO

Board Certification in Neurology

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Board Certification in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice

Job description

Position Summary:

The physician will review medical records, conduct detailed TBI evaluations, assess residual functional impairments, and complete VA-required documentation. No prescribing, treatment planning, or follow-up care is required.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations.
• Review Veterans' medical records, imaging, and supporting documentation prior to evaluations.
• Assess cognitive, emotional, behavioral, neurological, and physical residuals related to TBI.
• Complete VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) accurately and thoroughly.
• Prepare timely, objective, and detailed medical reports.
• Maintain compliance with VA standards, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure timely submission of completed evaluations.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certified in one of the following specialties:
• Neurology
• Psychiatry
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (Physiatry)
• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state of practice.
• Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN)
• No on-call responsibilities
• No prescribing or ongoing patient management
• Administrative support provided

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status,or any other characteristic protected by law.

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