TBI Evaluator

Board-Certified Physician – Traumatic Brain Injury Evaluations

Location: Within 25 miles of Birmingham, AL
Pay: $1,500–$1,600 per day
Schedule: Three days per week
Job Type: Part-time, Contract/Per Diem
Work Location: In person

Frontera Search is seeking a board-certified physician to conduct Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) evaluations for Veterans. Candidates must reside or practice within 25 miles of Birmingham, Alabama, and be board-certified in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, or Pain Medicine/Rehabilitation.

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

Responsibilities

• Review Veterans’ service treatment records, medical histories, and prior examination reports
• Conduct comprehensive, in-person TBI evaluations
• Assess relevant physical, cognitive, neurological, and functional symptoms
• Obtain detailed histories regarding the claimed injury and its current impact
• 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
• Maintain compliance with all clinical, privacy, and documentation standards
• Provide professional, compassionate, and respectful service to every Veteran

Required Qualifications

• Must reside or practice within 25 miles of Birmingham, AL
• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree
• Active, unrestricted physician license
• Board certification in at least one of the following specialties:
• Neurology
• Neurosurgery
• Physiatry/Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
• Psychiatry
• Clinical experience evaluating neurological, musculoskeletal, or functional conditions
• Ability to conduct independent, focused medical evaluations
• Strong clinical documentation and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities
• Availability to perform examinations three days per week

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 Providers Enjoy This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation of $1,550–$1,600 per day
• Consistent per-diem schedule of three 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

• Do you reside or practice within 25 miles of Birmingham, AL?
• Are you available to conduct in-person examinations three days per week?
• 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)

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Pay: $1,500.00 - $1,600.00 per day

Application Question(s):

• In which specialty are you board-certified?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• BC/BE (Required)
• physician license (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Birmingham, AL 35209 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500 - $1,600