Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician at BAS Healthcare summary:
As a Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician, you will provide medical disability examinations primarily focused on trauma-related conditions and general medicine. The role involves performing assessments such as range of motion and muscle strength tests, while adhering to protocols defined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs without the need for treatment or prescribing. This flexible position offers competitive compensation with no weekend or on-call duties, while requiring board certification in specified medical specialties.
Location: A beautiful city located at the eastern foot of the Rocky Mountains in Colorado! It's known for its stunning natural surroundings, including Pikes Peak! About 70 miles to Denver!
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 call or weekends!
- Must be Board Certified in any of the following specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
- 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
- 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.
- Must own personal laptop (NO Apple Laptops/MACs)
- Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
- Evaluations to be completed in the provider's portal and records are reviewed.
- Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis
Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
Keywords:
Physiatry, Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation Physician, Medical Disability Examination, Traumatic Brain Injury, General Medicine, Board Certified, Patient Assessment, Veterans Affairs, Medical Evaluations
