Physiatry / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Location : Syracuse is a city located in central New York, known for its rich history, educational institutions, and diverse cultural offerings. It is the fifth-largest city in the state and serves as the economic and cultural hub of the Syracuse metropolitan area.

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
• No weekends or call!
• Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties : Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
• Two (2) options for coverage Travel and perform exams at leased facility 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, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury.
• No prescribing, no treatment
• Quick credentialing & onboarding
• 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.