Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

The Internal Medicine Physician position involves performing non-treatment medical exams for Veterans as part of disability evaluations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Responsibilities include conducting interview-based assessments, performing physical evaluations, and completing administrative tasks related to the examinations. The role offers flexible working options and requires familiarity with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, alongside necessary credentialing and training.

Location : Boise, Idaho is the capital city of Idaho. The Boise River Greenbelt is a series of tree-dotted trails and parks hugging the water's edge. In an art deco building, downtown s Boise Art Museum has contemporary works and an outdoor sculpture garden. This opportunity is available in other parts 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)
• 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, Veteran Services, Medical Evaluations, Health Assessments, Disability Examination, Physical Assessment, Clinical Evaluations, CME Credits, Musculoskeletal Evaluation, Compensation and Pension