Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
BAS Healthcare
Kansas City, MO, 64101, USA
Kansas City, MO, 64101, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Physical Medicine
- Rehabilitation Physician
- Disability Examination
A Physiatry/Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician performs medical disability examinations primarily involving interviews and physical assessments, focusing on conditions such as traumatic brain injury, musculoskeletal, diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions. The role involves no prescribing or treatment and requires board certification in specialties like Neurology, Neurosurgery, or PM&R, with additional training provided for reporting and completing disability benefits questionnaires. This PRN position supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offering competitive hourly pay and malpractice coverage with no on-call or weekend duties.
Location: Kansas City, Missouri, is the largest city in Missouri and is located in the western part of the state. Known for its rich cultural heritage, thriving arts scene, and world-famous barbecue, the city offers a diverse array of attractions and experiences. This opportunity is available in other parts of the state as well.
Facility: A private company that provides medical disability examination and evaluation services to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Opportunity:
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.




