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 is needed in the Florida Keys to provide medical disability examinations and evaluations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role is PRN and includes conducting interview-based exams with physical assessments while ensuring compliance with all necessary qualifications and certifications. This position is ideal for those specializing in family medicine, internal medicine, or general medicine with experience in compensation and pension evaluations.
Location : In the Florida Keys renowned for its beautiful coral reefs, vibrant marine life, and a range of outdoor activities. Approximately 60 miles south of Miami!
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)
- 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 : Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords :
internal medicine, medical disability examinations, veterans health, compensation and pension, Florida Keys, PRN physician, physical assessment, medical evaluations, CME certification, musculoskeletal testing
