Physiatry​/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Location: A city in central Illinois with a rich history, diverse economy, and vibrant cultural scene. The revitalized riverfront area includes parks, restaurants, and entertainment venues, it is an important regional hub. Approximately 165 miles to Chicago and 170 miles to St. Louis!

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 weekend!
• 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.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.