Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Doctor - Pasadena CA

MRG Exams; Pasadena; On-site; CAD 316,000 - 368,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equipment provided

Job summary

MRG Exams is seeking a qualified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician to perform independent medical assessments for U.S. Veterans, reviewing records, conducting non-treating evaluations, and completing VA DBQs via a secure portal.

The ideal candidate holds an active PM&R license, board certification is preferred, and strong data synthesis and typing skills are essential. This part-time role involves documenting findings with high accuracy and timely submission.

Qualifications

• Active MD or DO license with PM&R specialization.
• Board certification in Neurological Surgery, PM&R, or Psychiatry and Neurology preferred.
• Candidates with a completed two-year residency in a relevant specialty will also be considered.
• Strong typing skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze veterans' medical records through a secure web portal.
• Conduct comprehensive, non-treating assessments of veterans to document current health conditions.
• Complete and submit DBQs based on VA-specific templates to capture all relevant medical findings.
• Ensure that all DBQs are thorough, accurate, and submitted within 24 hours of the assessment.
• Assess up to four veterans daily.

Skills

Independent medical assessments

Data analysis

Time management

Digital documentation

Record review

Typing skills

Education

MD/DO license (PM&R)

Board certification in Neurological Surgery, PM&R, or Psychiatry and Neurology preferred

Two-year residency in a relevant specialty considered

Job description

About Us:

MRG Exams is a premier provider of independent medical examinations, dedicated to supporting United States Veterans through the VA's disability benefits process. Our mission is to deliver thorough, objective, and compassionate medical assessments that contribute to timely and accurate disability evaluations.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and dedicated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Physician to conduct medical assessments for veterans. This role is exclusively focused on independent medical assessments and does not involve treatment. You will be responsible for reviewing medical records, conducting in-depth evaluations, and completing VA-provided Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) through a secure online portal. These assessments will assist the VA in making accurate disability determinations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze veterans' medical records through a secure web portal.
• Conduct comprehensive, non-treating assessments of veterans to document current health conditions.
• Complete and submit DBQs based on VA-specific templates to capture all relevant medical findings.
• Ensure that all DBQs are thorough, accurate, and submitted within 24 hours of the assessment.
• Assess up to four veterans daily.

Schedule:

Part-Time, 1 day/week

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Motivated to perform independent medical assessments in a non-treating, investigative role.
• Proficient in analyzing and synthesizing data from comprehensive medical records and physical assessments.
• Skilled in managing time effectively, completing tasks within deadlines, and maintaining a focus on quality.
• Comfortable and efficient in digital documentation and record review.
• Dedicated to serving veterans and making a positive impact in their lives.

• Active MD or DO license with a specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R).
• Board certification in Neurological Surgery, PM&R, or Psychiatry and Neurology is preferred; candidates with a completed two-year residency in a relevant specialty will also be considered.
• Strong typing skills and attention to detail are essential.

• $1,200-$1,400/day
• Equipment provided