Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Location: The second largest city in Alaska situated along the Chena River and surrounded by vast wilderness. This city serves as a hub for activities such as dog sledding, northern lights viewing, and exploring the Arctic wilderness.

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!

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.

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.

Permanent