Location : Paducah, KY
Paducah offers a charming riverside setting with a vibrant arts scene and historic downtown district. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers, this western Kentucky city provides a relaxed lifestyle with easy access to outdoor recreation while maintaining a strong sense of community.
Facility :
This position is with a government contractor helping our nation's Veterans through Veterans Evaluation Services (VES). The work involves performing Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments either at the provider's own office location or at designated facilities within a 50-mile radius of Paducah.
Opportunity :
Board Certified / Board Eligible - General Medicine
Job Details :
- Perform Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans
- Position requires 2 days per week in the Paducah area (50-mile radius required)
- One-time non-treatment CP exams + separation health assessments
- Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment : range of motion testing, muscle strength testing
- No prescribing or treatment required
- Option to work half days (4-hours) and / or full days (8-hours)
- Must be proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory and cardiovascular conditions
- Own a laptop (no Mac / Apple products allowed)
- Must have active and unrestricted full Kentucky medical license
- Must be willing to complete DMA training to become DMA certified
- Quick credentialing and onboarding process
- Acceptable specialties include : family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, general medicine, or experience with compensation and pension
- Regular administrative follow-up work required (addendums, medical opinions, reading diagnostics)
- One-time bonus of $650 for completing all required training and performing first exams
- Local candidates only, travel included in rates
- Cannot be active military duty, in the reserves, or actively employed at the VA
Compensation :
Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.