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Veterans in Healthcare

Compensation & Pension Physician

Veterans in Healthcare, Lakewood, Colorado, United States

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Overview Compensation & Pension Physician

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Veterans in Healthcare

with the Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Lakewood Clinic. The position involves conducting disability examinations for Veterans. This is a Fee Basis position paid per DBQ exam. There is no night call.

Responsibilities

The C&P physician performs history and physical examinations and reviews the veteran's medical history.

Orders and evaluates diagnostic studies as indicated (X-rays, labs, pulmonary function tests, EKGs, ECHOs, sleep studies) to inform diagnoses.

Reviews military and VA medical records for exam preparation.

Documents examinations on DBQs (templates) in the computer and ensures reports meet DMA quality indicators.

Generates C&P examination reports utilizing CAPRI CPRS templates, Disability Benefits Questionnaires, and/or other methods approved by the Section Chief of the C&P Service.

Maintains productivity standards and demonstrates leadership within the C&P Service; collaborates with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA).

Acts as a resource to other examiners and participates in continuing education as required.

There is no night call. Fee Basis Physicians are paid per DBQ exam.

Qualifications

Internal Medicine or Family Practice physicians

Must be a US Citizen

Any State Medical License

BC/BE Residency Trained

Location & Employment Type

Location: Eastern Colorado Health Care System, Lakewood Clinic

Employment type: Full-time

Contact Contact Tim Blakney via email at Timothy.Blakney@VA.GOV or by phone at 303-639-7015

Equal Opportunity Employer

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