TBI Physician Examiner – Marquette, Michigan

Overview

Frontera Search Partners is recruiting a physician for a TBI Physician Examiner – Marquette, Michigan opportunity supporting U.S. Veterans completing disability evaluations.

This is a focused, part-time opportunity for a physician whose background aligns with Traumatic Brain Injury examinations. The clinician performs structured evaluations, reviews relevant medical and service treatment records, documents objective findings, and completes the required Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and medical opinions when applicable.

The schedule is 1 day per week, making this an attractive option for a physician looking to add a consistent day of clinical work alongside an existing practice or other professional commitments. The scope is evaluation only—there is no ongoing treatment, prescribing, or longitudinal patient management.

TBI Physician Examiner Schedule and Setting

• Location: Marquette, Michigan
• Schedule: 1 day per week
• Work setting: In person
• Patient population: U.S. Veterans completing disability evaluations
• Clinical focus: Traumatic Brain Injury evaluations
• Scope: Evaluation and documentation only; no treatment or prescribing

Clinic dates are coordinated in advance to provide a predictable recurring schedule.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant medical records and service treatment records before examinations
• Conduct comprehensive in-person Traumatic Brain Injury evaluations
• Obtain a focused history regarding the claimed injury and current symptoms
• Assess neurological, cognitive, functional, and other appropriate TBI residuals
• Document objective clinical findings clearly and accurately
• Complete required TBI Disability Benefits Questionnaires
• Provide medical opinions when requested and supported by the available evidence
• Complete examination documentation within established timelines
• Respond to clarification requests when additional clinical information is needed
• Maintain professional and respectful interactions with Veterans

These examinations support the disability claims process. The examining clinician provides an independent medical evaluation and documentation rather than ongoing medical care or the final disability determination.

Qualifications

Required

Qualified physicians should be an MD or DO with training and experience appropriate for comprehensive TBI examinations.

Applicable specialties may include:

• Neurology
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R)
• Psychiatry
• Neurosurgery

Licensure, specialty, and credentialing eligibility will be confirmed during the screening process.

Preferred

• Previous Traumatic Brain Injury evaluation experience
• Prior VA or Compensation & Pension examination experience
• Experience completing disability evaluations or independent medical examinations
• Familiarity with structured clinical examination forms and medical opinions

What to Expect Working with Frontera

Frontera Search Partners is a boutique healthcare staffing agency focused on responsive communication and strong relationships with clinicians.

You’ll work directly with a recruiter who understands the assignment and will keep you informed throughout screening, submission, credentialing, and scheduling. We believe in clear expectations, straightforward answers, and consistent follow-up—you won’t be left wondering where things stand.

If the opportunity is a mutual fit, our team will also help keep the credentialing process and required documentation organized.

Application Process

1. Submit your application online with a current CV or résumé.
2. If your background aligns, a Frontera recruiter will contact you for an initial screening.
3. Your profile will be presented directly to the facility.
4. You’ll interview with the hiring team.
5. Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement.
6. Your recurring clinic schedule and start date are confirmed once all requirements are cleared.