Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Evaluation Physician (MD/DO) – Board Certified - Cape Girardeau, MO

DirectShifts; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN)

No on-call responsibilities

No prescribing or ongoing patient care

Administrative support provided

Job summary

DirectShifts seeks a physician to conduct Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) C&P examinations and complete VA-required documentation. The physician will review records, assess residual impairments, and prepare objective medical reports with HIPAA compliance.

Requirements include MD or DO with unrestricted license and board certification in Neurology, Psychiatry, or Physiatry. Flexible scheduling and administrative support are provided, with no prescribing or follow-up care required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with unrestricted license in the practicing state.
• Excellent clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to review records and complete VA DBQs accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive TBI C&P examinations.
• Review Veterans' medical records, imaging, and documentation prior to evaluations.
• Assess cognitive, emotional, behavioral, neurological, and physical residuals of TBI.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified: Neurology

Board Certified: Psychiatry

Board Certified: Physiatry

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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