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MD Staff, LLCColumbia, Missouri, United States

15 hours ago

Job type

Permanent

Job description

Locum Tenens Opportunity : General Medicine Physician Near Columbia, MO

We are currently seeking General Medicine Physicians for a locum tenens opportunity near Columbia, MO. This position involves performing Compensation & Pension exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans. The need is ongoing on a PRN basis, offering flexibility to fit your schedule. If you are looking for a rewarding role with minimal clinical intervention, this could be a great opportunity for you.

Position Overview :

Position Type : Locum Tenens
Specialty : General Medicine (Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, or similar)
Start Date : ASAP
End Date : Ongoing
Shift Type : Day shifts with flexible scheduling options

Responsibilities :

Veteran Examinations :

Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans.

Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessments, including range of motion and muscle strength testing.

No treatment or prescribing required.

Flexible Work Options :

Travel to a VES-leased facility to perform exams.

Schedule Veterans within your own practice.

Option to work half days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours) based on your availability.

Non-Treatment Role :

One-time assessments with no long-term follow-up or clinical care.

Requirements :

Board Certified / Eligible : Accepting candidates from Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, or other related specialties.

Licensure : Must hold an active, unrestricted license to practice in the state of Missouri.

Experience : Candidates should be familiar with musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions, and be proficient in METs testing .

Certification : Must obtain Disability Medical Assessment (DMA) certification if not already certified. This certification will provide CME credits, but the cost for certification and portal training is not reimbursed.

Equipment : Must have a personal laptop (no Mac / Apple products) and be proficient in using a goniometer for physical assessments.

Additional Skills :

Comfortable working with Veteran populations and completing non-treatment medical assessments.

Proficient in evaluating respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions .

Able to work weekends , if needed.

Benefits :

Quick Credentialing : Streamlined onboarding process for rapid start.

Flexible Work Schedule : Choose your hours to fit your availability.

Meaningful Work : Make a significant impact by assisting Veterans in receiving necessary medical assessments for their benefits.

CME Opportunities : Obtain DMA certification for additional CME credits .

This is an excellent opportunity for physicians looking for flexible, meaningful work while supporting our nation's Veterans. You can choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle while delivering important medical evaluations.

Job ID : j-246347 HDAJOBS MDSTAFF

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