Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Internal Medicine Physician is needed on a PRN basis for a private company providing medical disability exams for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Southern Tennessee. The role involves conducting interview-based exams and physical assessments, but does not include treatment or prescribing medication. Candidates should have experience in general medicine and a familiarity with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardio conditions, and must complete standardized forms and reports within specified timelines.

Location : A city in Southern Tennessee offering a blend of small-town charm, historic significance, and natural beauty. Approximately 70 miles to Nashville!

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)
• Providers needed - 3
• No call!

Compensation :

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Medical Examination, Disability Evaluation, Veterans Affairs, Health Assessment, Clinical Assessment, Medical Reporting, PRN Work, Healthcare Jobs, Tennessee Physician