Physician / Internal Medicine / Hawaii / Locum Tenens / Locums General Medicine
MD Staff, LLC, Kailua Kona
We are seeking a General Medicine Physician for an ongoing locum tenens position near Kailua-Kona, HI. This role involves conducting Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans, as part of a government contract. This is a PRN opportunity, offering flexible scheduling on an as-needed basis, making it an ideal option for those looking to provide meaningful services to Veterans.
Providers with backgrounds in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery , or general medicine are encouraged to apply, particularly those experienced with compensation and pension evaluations .
Responsibilities:- Perform interview-based exams with limited physical assessments, including:
- Range of motion testing
- Muscle strength testing
- METs testing for respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
- Conduct one-time, non-treatment C&P exams and separation health assessments
- No prescribing or treatment involved
- Quick credentialing and onboarding process
- Familiarity with musculoskeletal, diabetes , and cardiovascular evaluations is necessary
- Use of a goniometer required for physical assessments
- Personal laptop required (No Macbooks)
- Travel to perform exams at leased facilities or schedule Veterans within your own practice
- Option to work half-days (4 hours) or full-days (8 hours) based on your availability
- Weekend work is available, should you choose to take on additional shifts
- Experience in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine
- Proficiency in METs testing and evaluating respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
- DMA certification available (CME credits offered); certification required once privileged
- Must be familiar with Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) ; training will be provided
This opportunity provides flexibility, allowing you to maintain your existing practice while delivering valuable care to Veterans. Training and onboarding are streamlined to ensure a smooth start.
Job ID: J-246677
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