Physician - Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Matrix Providers is hiring a Traumatic Brain Injury Provider (Neurological Surgery, Neurology, or Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) to join our team of talented medical professionals to conduct a one-time, non-treatment Veteran Disability Exams reside in McAllen, TX or Corpus Christi, TX.

• Employment Status: Independent Contractor (Examiner can reside in McAllen, TX or Corpus Christi, TX.)
• Compensation: Negotiable
• Schedule: Part Time, Monday-Friday (Travel to McAllen, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, and Laredo, TX as needed), 8:00am-5:00pm.

Requirement Qualifications:

• Must hold an MD/DO license in at least one state in the United States.
• Must be board-certified in Neurological Surgery, Neurology, or Physiatry (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) or candidate must have completed a 2-year residency with one of these specialties.
• Psychiatrists are occasionally considered but must meet the board certification or residency requirements and are subject to approval from the medical director.
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to providing excellent service and care
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and using EMR and platforms
• Skilled in professional communication, critical thinking, and informed-care decision-making
• Works independently and can manage time in order to provide a quality service while meeting set deadlines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in clinical settings
• Prior VA or C&P experience

This role performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will not treat, and you will not prescribe medication in this position. This is an in-person position, telehealth opportunities may present as needed. Responsibilities:

• Read Order request(s) including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion; thorough review of medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners
• Completes appropriate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provides necessary documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s)
• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions with the veteran
• Complete the chart and submit the exam within 24-48 hours after the exam is completed
• Administers and interprets the MOCA test as needed
• Flexible schedule allowing exams to be completed in person and potentially telehealth
• If telehealth exams are requested:
  • Willing to troubleshoot IT issues with veteran
  • Ability to navigate in a virtual platform
  • Maintain a professional background for virtual appointment

Key Attributes:

• Able to analyze data from the VA medical records and medical literature related to assessments and assessment outcomes
• Works well independently and has strong time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer and technology proficiency
• Ability to collaborate with staff that are on-site and remote

About Matrix Providers

We employ healthcare personnel nationwide to support our military service members and their families across the United States.

Matrix Providers places the nation’s best health care providers with the Department of Defense and other Federal entities to care for our nation’s Active Duty, their families, veteran, and reservist populations; all of whom deserve the best.

We do this by innovating and following best industry practices. We attract, pursue, recruit, and support the best health care workers. We embrace the latest technology, and we embrace company leadership that selects for, trains, and supports the best corporate staff in the country. Simply put, Matrix Providers serves our nation's finest by working with the best medical professionals in the industry.

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