Per Diem Physician (MD/DO) – VA Disability Exams (TBI) | 3 Days/Week | Evaluation-Only Role
Flexible Schedule • No Treatment • No Prescribing • Meaningful Work Serving Veterans
We are seeking a board-certified Physician (MD/DO) to perform VA Disability Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations for Veterans. This is an outstanding opportunity for physicians looking to supplement their current practice with flexible, evaluation-focused work that has no ongoing patient management, no prescribing, and no treatment responsibilities.
In this role, you will conduct comprehensive disability assessments for Veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) and neurological conditions. Your objective medical evaluations help the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs determine disability benefits. The examiner does not make disability determinations.
This is primarily an in-person position with potential telehealth opportunities based on operational needs.
Position Highlights
- Schedule: Per Diem – Approximately 3 days per week
- Employment Type: Contract / Per Diem
- Flexible scheduling
- In-person examinations with potential telehealth opportunities
- No treatment or medication management
- No ongoing patient care or follow-up visits
- Structured electronic documentation system
- Meaningful work serving our nation's Veterans
Responsibilities
- Review medical records, service treatment records, prior examinations, and supporting documentation before each evaluation.
- Perform comprehensive Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations for Veterans.
- Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and Medical Opinions (MOs) using the electronic medical record system.
- Explain the examination process and confirm claimed conditions with each Veteran.
- Administer and interpret the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) when appropriate.
- Submit completed examination reports within 24–48 hours.
- Analyze medical evidence and provide objective medical opinions in accordance with VA guidelines.
- Participate in telehealth examinations when requested, including assisting Veterans with basic technology troubleshooting when needed.
- Maintain professional communication and ensure a respectful, compassionate experience for every Veteran.
Required Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Active, unrestricted medical license in at least one U.S. state
- Board Certified in one of the following:
- Neurology
- Neurological Surgery
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R/Physiatry)
- Physicians who have completed a two-year residency in one of the above specialties may also be considered.
- Psychiatrists may be considered on a case-by-case basis and are subject to Medical Director approval.
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and critical thinking skills
- Experience using Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to work independently while meeting documentation deadlines
- Excellent communication skills and commitment to providing compassionate care to Veterans
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous clinical experience evaluating neurological or traumatic brain injury conditions
- Prior experience performing VA Disability, Compensation & Pension (C&P), Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs), or disability evaluations
- Experience completing Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and Medical Opinions (MOs)
- Comfortable providing both in-person and telehealth evaluations
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- Flexible per diem schedule
- Approximately three days per week
- No treatment plans or medication management
- No long-term patient relationships or follow-up care
- Structured, objective clinical evaluations
- Streamlined electronic documentation
- Opportunity to supplement your existing practice
- Meaningful work supporting Veterans through the disability evaluation process
- Excellent work-life balance
If you're a board-certified physician seeking a flexible opportunity to utilize your clinical expertise while making a meaningful impact on the lives of Veterans, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Pay: $1,200.00 - $1,400.00 per day
Work Location: In person
