Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner at BAS Healthcare summary:
The Internal Medicine Nurse Practitioner provides evaluation services for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on a PRN basis, focusing on disability examinations and health assessments without treatment or prescribing. The role involves primarily interview-based exams with some physical assessments, requiring expertise in musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions. With quick onboarding and no weekend or call requirements, this position offers a flexible work schedule and competitive hourly rates.
Location: A scenic town located in the northern part of Wisconsin, within the broader Minocqua area. It s known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. About 80 miles to Wausau!
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)
- No weekends and no call!
- 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)
- Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).
- 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)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords:
Internal Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Veterans Affairs, Disability Examination, Health Assessments, PRN Position, Musculoskeletal Evaluation, Cardiovascular Assessment, Medical Certification, CME Credits