Physician Traumatic Brain Injury
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El Paso, TX | United States
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Job Location El Paso, TX - El Paso, TX
Position Type Part Time
Education Level Doctorate (DO or MD)
Travel Percentage None
Job Shift Day
Job Category Health Care
Description Are you interested in putting your skills to work serving military veterans and help them receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits?
If so we would like to speak to you about performing compensation and pension examinations as a Vighter LLC employee in an outpatient clinic setting to support America'sheroes. These exams consist of an objective one-time non-treatment psychological assessment related to the veterans service-connected disability claims. Common reasons for disability claims include: PTSD, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders. Assessments are scheduled during normal business hours (Monday Friday), but work on the weekends may be available.
A typical appointment consists of: (1) a review of the veterans disability claim (Disability Benefit Questionnaire) and medical history prior to the appointment, (2) utilization of the DBQ as a guide during the examination to gather clinical information from the veteran, and (3) electronic submission of the assessment results after completion.
The number of patients seen per day scheduled for each provider depends on the number and type of DBQs claimed by the veteran. The number of claims per veteran varies as does the time it takes to assess each claim. Time is provided for dictation between patients so as not to disrupt the flow of the patient interview during the assessment. Clinical findings then undergo a quality check before they are submitted electronically to the Government, which facilitates timely disability award determinations for the veteran.
Reports to : Project Manager
Credential Requirements: - Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) and/or Neurology, Neurologist, Physiatrist, Neurosurgeon, or Psychiatrist may complete these exams.
- Must meet all prerequisite requirements to board certification as set out by the certifying agency or board in the state they will be working
- Psychiatrist MUST have at least 2 years of TBI and/or head injury related experience of some kind
- Current, unrestricted State Licensure
Principle Accountabilities: - Interact positively with Veterans
- Complete Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) electronically.
- No treatment is determined
- No follow-up is performed
- Records must be submitted within 24 hours after completion of the exam
- Conduct one-time, non-treatment Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) assessments in addition to full medical evaluation, related to compensation and pension examinations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
- Review of the Veteran's medical history
- Most common reasons Veterans are seen include motor vehicle accidents, sports injuries and, for very few, combat exposure
- Diagnostic testing may include Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) testing if clinically indicated and neuropsychological testing (will be referred to a neuropsychologist).
Experience - Previous VA or compensation assessment experience is a plus, but not required as a few hours of training are provided free of charge.
- Comfortable learning new technology and submitting examination documentation online. project.
- Proficient in the use of the computer and web-based programs
Physical Requirements: - Must be able to sit for more than 8 hours per day
- Must be willing to work overtime if necessary
- Must be able to use an elevator or walk up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and carry up to 10 feet
- Must be able to routinely grasp or handle objects, use finger dexterity, bend elbows/knees and reach above and below shoulders
- Must be able to read and interpret handwritten and typewritten print
- Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear
- Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation
- Must be able to pass a 5-panel urine drug screen
Benefit: - General Liability, Professional Liability, and Medical Malpractice Insurance paid for by the company
- Full-time employees receive Health, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Accidental Disability & Dismemberment, 4% retirement match 401K, Short-term and Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverage
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
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