Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary:
An Internal Medicine Physician in West Virginia engaging in non-treatment medical disability examinations and evaluations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves performing interview-based assessments on a PRN basis, with options for flexible scheduling and travel. Candidates should have experience in general medicine, especially with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular assessments, and will benefit from quick credentialing and CME opportunities.
Location: A charming city located in West Virginia. It's known for its rich history and beautiful Appalachian landscapes. The city offers a mix of outdoor activities, local parks, and historical sites, making it a pleasant place to visit or live. This opportunity is available in other parts of the state as well
Facility: A private company that provides medical disability examination and evaluation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Opportunity: - Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
- Willing to accept these specialties: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, etc, or anyone with a background in general medicine, or experience with compensation and pension.
- Two (2) options for coverage - Travel and perform exams at leased facility and/or schedule Veterans within your own practice
- Option to work days(4-hours) and/or full days(8-hours)
- One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments
- Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing.
- No prescribing, no treatment
- Quick credentialing & onboarding
- DMA certification available (can get CME credits) will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified
- Use of Goniometer required
- Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
- Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
- Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
- Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
- Evaluations to be completed in provider portal
- Record review is required in most cases
- Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics)
- No call!
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords:
Internal Medicine, Medical Disability Evaluation, Veterans Affairs, Health Assessments, Non-Treatment Exams, CME Credits, PRN Basis, Healthcare Provider, Musculoskeletal Assessment, Cardiovascular Evaluation