Internal Medicine Physician

Location: A city located in the southwestern part of Missouri known for its historic charm, vibrant community, and its role as a regional economic and cultural hub. Approximately 70 miles to Springfield!

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:

Half-day Rate -flat rate for 4 hour shifts or less (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)

Daily Rate - flat rate for 5 hour shifts or longer (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)

Bonus - one time bonus for completing all required training and performing first exams

Local candidates only, travel included in rates

Permanent