Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician at BAS Healthcare summary :

An Internal Medicine Physician is needed for a private company providing medical disability exams for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The role entails performing non-treatment evaluations, primarily consisting of interviews and physical assessments, with flexibility in scheduling and minimal administrative tasks. Candidates must possess experience in musculoskeletal, diabetes, and cardiovascular conditions, with quick credentialing and administrative follow-up required.

Location : A charming town in central South Carolina offers a blend of small-town charm, outdoor recreation, and historical significance, making it a pleasant destination for visitors and a comfortable place to call home for its residents. Approximately 60 miles to Columbia and 120 miles to Charleston!

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
• No call!

Compensation :

Keywords :

Internal Medicine, Physician, Medical Disability Evaluation, Veterans Affairs, Non-treatment Exams, Physical Assessment, Healthcare Jobs, CME credits, Medical Reporting, Telemedicine