What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Medicine Physician position at BAS Healthcare?
Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :
An Internal Medicine Physician will conduct medical disability examinations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role is PRN, offering flexible options for coverage and involved in interviews and physical assessments without treatment or prescribing. Candidates require familiarity with specific medical conditions and must complete evaluations and reporting within set deadlines.
Location : City in Central Utah, known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreational opportunities, and friendly community atmosphere. Approximately 160 miles to Salt Lake City! This opportunity is available in another part of the state as well.
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)
- Providers needed - 3
Compensation : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords :
Internal Medicine, Medical Disability Examination, Veterans Affairs, Clinical Evaluation, Healthcare Provider, C&P Exams, Musculoskeletal Conditions, Physician Jobs, Flexible Coverage, Medical Reporting
