Physiatry / Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Location : Rapid City is a vibrant city in South Dakota. Only about 30 minutes to Mount Rushmore!

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 call or weekends!
• 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)
• Evaluations to be completed in the provider's portal and records are reviewed.
• Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis.

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