Locum-General Medicine
Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Internal Medicine
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Roseburg, Oregon, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/08/24
Location: Southwestern Oregon, known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including the Umpqua River and nearby forests, which offer plenty of outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping. This city has a rich history and is known for its historic downtown area and cultural attractions. This opportunity is available in other parts of Oregon as well.

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 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
  • 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)
  • No call!
Compensation:
  • Half-day Rate -flat rate for 4 hour shifts or less (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)
  • Daily Rate - flat rate for 5 hour shifts or longer (includes times to complete exams, submit report, including any addendums, no OT)
  • Bonus - one time bonus for completing all required training and performing first exams
  • Local candidates only, travel included in rates