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

DirectShifts; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No on-call

Administrative support

No prescribing or ongoing patient care

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a qualified physician to perform TBI C&P examinations and review Veterans' records, ensuring thorough documentation and VA compliance.

The role involves reviewing medical imaging and supporting documents, assessing cognitive and physical residuals from TBI, and preparing objective medical reports without prescribing or ongoing patient management. Licensure in CA and board certification are required.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with active state license.
• Board certification in Neurology, Psychiatry, or PM&R.
• 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

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

Education

MD or DO

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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