Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Internal Medicine Physician is needed for a PRN position focusing on medical disability evaluations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Responsibilities include conducting non-treatment exams, some physical assessments, and submitting reports in a timely manner without prescribing medication. Ideal candidates will have experience in general medicine and specific knowledge in musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions.

Location : In Indiana is situated about 96 miles southeast of St. Louis, on the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest. This city is best known as the home of Southern Illinois University (SIU), a prominent public research university offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. This opportunity is available in other parts of the state as well.

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)
• 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)
• No call!

Compensation : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Medical Evaluations, Veterans Affairs, Disability Assessments, Healthcare, Physical Assessment, PRN Physician, Medical Disability Examination, Goniometer, CME Credits