Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at BAS Healthcare summary:
As a Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, you will provide medical disability examinations and evaluations primarily for Veterans, focusing on interview-based assessments and limited physical evaluations. The role involves conducting one-time exams that assess neurological and physical conditions without the requirement to prescribe or treat. This position offers flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, and requires proficiency in various medical assessments and reporting procedures.
Location: Syracuse is a city located in central New York, known for its rich history, educational institutions, and diverse cultural offerings. It is the fifth-largest city in the state and serves as the economic and cultural hub of the Syracuse metropolitan area.
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
- No weekends or call!
- Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
- Two (2) options for coverage Travel and perform exams at leased facility 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, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury.
- No prescribing, no treatment
- Quick credentialing & onboarding
- 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)
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords:
Physiatry, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Physician, Veterans Affairs, medical disability evaluation, neurology, traumatic brain injury, health assessments, exams, medical reporting
