Location: A city in central Texas known for its rich history, educational institutions, and cultural attractions. About 90 miles Lubbock, 90 miles to San Angelo and 160 to Fort Worth!
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)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.