Locum Tenens Opportunity: General Medicine Physician near Weir, MS

• Profession: Physician


• Specialty: General Medicine


• Default Rate Type: Daily


• Emergency/Temp Privileges: No


• Shift Type: Days


• Shift(s) Description: PRN - as needed basis.

Are you a General Medicine Physician looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve veterans through Compensation & Pension exams + Separation Health Assessments? Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who served our country.

Details:

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing


• Willing to accept various 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 VES leased facility and/or schedule Veterans within your own practice.


• Option to work ½ 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.


• Familiarity 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).


• Providers needed: 3

Job ID: j-211235

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the well-being of our nation's veterans while enjoying the flexibility and fulfillment of locum tenens work. Apply now and become part of our dedicated team!