Hospitalist Physician at Critical Access Network, LLC summary:
A Hospitalist Physician performs examinations and health assessments for veterans on a PRN basis, with a focus on non-treatment evaluations. This role involves conducting interview-based exams, utilizing tools such as Goniometers, and requires a deep understanding of musculoskeletal, diabetic, and cardiovascular conditions. Responsibilities include completing standardized forms and adhering to strict reporting timelines while providing care in a leased facility or within their own practice.
Description
- 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
- 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 VES's 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)
Rate
- Half-day Rate - $500 flat rate for 4 hour shifts or less (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)
- Daily Rate - $1200 flat rate for 5 hour shifts or longer (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)
Keywords:
Hospitalist, Physician, Health Assessments, Veterans Care, Non-Treatment Exams, Medical Evaluations, Goniometer, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery
