Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Internal Medicine Physician is needed for PRN opportunities providing medical disability examinations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role involves conducting interview-based evaluations, performing physical assessments, and completing standardized forms without prescribing treatment. Candidates should be familiar with musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions and must possess specific reporting requirements.

Location : A charming city located in the northern part of the state, known for its historical significance and beautiful scenery. The city features a lively downtown area with shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. The surrounding area offers outdoor activities like hiking and biking, particularly in the nearby Shenandoah National Park and the Blue Ridge Mountains. About 75 miles to Washington, D.C. and 90 miles to Baltimore! 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)
• 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, Physical Assessment, Healthcare, Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Conditions, CME Credits, PRN Opportunities