Overview

This Physician – General Medical Examiner opportunity supporting VA Disability Examinations in El Paso, TX is ideal for physicians seeking a focused, low-administrative clinical role without ongoing patient management. You'll work with Veterans completing Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations that directly support their VA disability benefit determinations.

The work is structured and objective—no treatment, follow-up care, prescribing, or ongoing patient management. You'll conduct comprehensive general medical evaluations, document findings using VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and submit completed reports electronically.

Position Details

Location: El Paso, TX
Facility Type: Per diem available
Schedule: 4 days per week
Openings: 2
Employment Type: Part Time / Per Diem
Pay: $1,150 per full day / $575 per half day

Office, Residence, and Travel

You do not need to own or provide an office or clinic space. Applicants must reside within 25 miles of El Paso, TX and reliably commute to and work onsite at the assigned VES clinic.

Responsibilities

• Review service treatment records and relevant medical history.
• Conduct in-person general medical Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations.
• Perform focused physical examinations and objective clinical assessments as required.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and provide medical opinions when requested.
• Document objective clinical findings in the required secure electronic system.
• Complete and submit all required examination reports within established timelines.
• Follow all VA examination protocols, documentation standards, and quality requirements.
• This position is evaluation only. No treatment, prescribing, or ongoing patient management is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO).
• Active, unrestricted Texas physician license in good standing.
• Board certification in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Ability to work independently and meet documentation deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous VA or Compensation & Pension (C&P) examination experience.
• Experience performing disability evaluations or independent medical examinations (IMEs).

What to Expect Working With Frontera

Frontera is a small, clinician-focused team. We keep communication direct and timelines clear. You'll always know where things stand—whether it's credentialing, onboarding, or scheduling.

We stay involved throughout the hiring process and remain available after submission to help navigate credentialing, scheduling, and onboarding.

Application Process

• Submit your application.
• A recruiter will review your qualifications and contact you if your experience aligns with the opportunity.
• Qualified candidates will be submitted directly to the client for consideration.
• Interview with the hiring team, if required.
• Credentialing begins following mutual agreement.
• Your start date will be confirmed upon successful completion of credentialing and all onboarding requirements.