Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Internal Medicine Physician is needed for a PRN position performing non-treatment compensation and pension examinations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Northern Maine. The role involves interview-based evaluations and physical assessments without prescribing or treatment, with quick credentialing and training provided. Candidates must be familiar with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, and have their own laptop for reporting evaluations.

Location : A city in Northern Maine known for its picturesque landscapes, particularly its proximity to outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking, fishing, and snowmobiling. About 290 miles outside of Portland! This opportunity is available in other parts of Maine 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)
• No call!

Compensation :

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Physician, Medical Evaluation, Veterans Affairs, Compensation and Pension, Non-Treatment Exams, Healthcare, Outpatient Care