Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician

Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician at Critical Access Network, LLC summary :

The Surgery - Neurosurgery Physician is a board-certified professional providing evaluations primarily through interviews and some physical assessments related to neurological conditions. Responsibilities include completing standardized forms for disability benefits, performing METs testing, and evaluating traumatic brain injuries without prescribing treatment. Training will be provided, and work is conducted on a PRN basis with specific billing rates for evaluations completed.

Description

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
• Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties : Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
• Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment : range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury.
• No prescribing, no treatment
• 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.
• Must own personal laptop (NO Apple Laptops / 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).

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Keywords :

neurosurgery, neurology, traumatic brain injury, physical assessment, CME credits, medical evaluations, disability benefits, METS testing, goniometer, healthcare