Neurology Physician

Board-Certified Physician Traumatic Brain Injury Evaluations

Location: Alexandria, LA
Pay: $1,550 $1,600 per day
Schedule: Five days per week
Job Type: Contract/Per Diem
Work Location: In person

Frontera Search is seeking a board-certified physician to conduct Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evaluations for Veterans in Alexandria, Louisiana.

This is an evaluation-only position with no treatment, prescribing, medication management, or ongoing patient care. The physician will review medical records, conduct focused TBI examinations, and document objective clinical findings to support the VA disability-benefits determination process. Examiners do not determine Veterans disability ratings or compensation.

Responsibilities

• Review Veterans service treatment records, medical histories, and previous examination reports

• Conduct comprehensive in-person TBI evaluations

• Obtain detailed histories regarding claimed injuries and current symptoms

• Assess relevant neurological, cognitive, physical, and functional concerns

• Complete applicable Disability Benefits Questionnaires accurately and thoroughly

• Provide medical opinions when requested

• Document examination findings electronically

• Submit completed examination reports within established turnaround times

• Follow all applicable examination, documentation, and privacy protocols

• Provide professional, compassionate, and respectful service to every Veteran

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree

• Active, unrestricted physician license

• Board certification in at least one of the following qualifying specialties:

  • Neurology

  • Neurosurgery

  • Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

  • Pain Medicine/Rehabilitation

• Ability to conduct independent, focused medical evaluations

• Strong clinical documentation and computer skills

• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities

• Availability to conduct in-person examinations five days per week in Alexandria, LA

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous TBI evaluation experience

• Prior C&P or disability-examination experience

• Experience working with Veterans or the Department of Veterans Affairs

• Familiarity with Disability Benefits Questionnaires and medical-opinion documentation

Why Physicians Enjoy This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation of $1,550 $1,600 per day

• Consistent schedule of five days per week

• Evaluation-only clinical work

• No treatment plans or follow-up care

• No prescribing or medication management

• No insurance billing

• Predictable scheduling

• Dedicated administrative and credentialing support

• Meaningful opportunity to serve Veterans

Frontera Search Partners is a boutique healthcare staffing firm committed to supporting physicians throughout every stage of an assignment. Our team provides transparent communication, streamlined credentialing, and ongoing assistance so you can focus on delivering high-quality evaluations.

If you meet the required board-certification criteria and are interested in using your expertise to support Veterans, apply today to learn more.

Application Questions

• Are you available to conduct in-person examinations five days per week in Alexandria, LA?

• In which qualifying specialty are you currently board-certified?

Education

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (Required)

License/Certification

• Active, unrestricted physician license (Required)

• Board certification in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or Pain Medicine/Rehabilitation (Required)