Internal Medicine Physician at Critical Access Network, LLC summary :
An Internal Medicine Physician is needed on a PRN basis to perform non-treatment Compensation and Pension (C&P) exams, primarily focusing on interviews with some physical assessments. Candidates should be proficient in evaluating musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, as well as conducting METs testing. The role involves quick credentialing, submitting standardized forms within 48 hours, and may include travel to perform exams at various locations or within a personal practice.
Description
- 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
- 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)
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 VES's provider portalRecord review is required in most casesFollow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics)Rate
Half-day Rate - $500 flat rate for 4 hour shifts or less (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)Daily Rate - $1200 flat rate for 5 hour shifts or longer (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)Keywords :
Internal Medicine, Physician, PRN, Compensation and Pension exams, Health assessments, Medical evaluations, Credentialing, Musculoskeletal, Cardiovascular conditions, Veteran healthcare