Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Internal Medicine Physician is needed in Pierre, South Dakota, to conduct medical disability examinations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The position offers flexibility with PRN coverage options, including the opportunity to perform interviews and physical assessments without treatment. Ideal candidates will possess experience in general medicine and must complete standardized evaluation reports in a timely manner, with training provided for specific reporting requirements.

Location : Pierre, the capital of South Dakota! This city is located near the center of the state. It s a smaller city with a lot of charm and historical significance.

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 :

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Medical Disability Examination, Veterans Affairs, PRN Employment, Healthcare Evaluation, Physical Assessment, Provider Portal, Disability Benefits, Medical Opinions, CME Credits