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Locum Tenens Job Opportunity: General Medicine Physician (Near Greenbelt, MD)

We are seeking a General Medicine Physician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity near Greenbelt, MD. This role focuses on performing Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans, supporting a government contract that provides essential services to those who have served.

This is a PRN position, meaning that work is scheduled on an as-needed basis, offering you flexibility. Providers with a background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine are encouraged to apply, especially those experienced with compensation and pension exams.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct interview-based exams with some physical assessments, including:
  • Range of motion testing
  • Muscle strength testing
  • METs testing for evaluating respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
• Perform one-time, non-treatment C&P exams and separation health assessments
• No prescribing or treatment involved
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you started promptly
• Familiarity with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions is essential
• Use of a goniometer required for physical assessments
• Bring your own personal laptop (No Macbooks)

Work Options:

• Travel to perform exams at leased facilities or schedule exams within your own practice
• Option to work half-days (4 hours) or full-days (8 hours) based on availability

Weekend Availability:

• Option to work on weekends if desired or needed

Qualifications:

• Background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine
• Proficiency in METs testing and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
• DMA certification available (CME credits provided); certification is required after onboarding
• Training provided for completing Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)

This opportunity provides a flexible schedule with the chance to support Veterans in their healthcare needs. Full training and onboarding are provided to ensure a smooth transition into the role.

Job ID: J-240539

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