VA Disability Evaluation Provider (General Medicine) – Eureka, CA

DirectShifts; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

No on-call

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a General Medicine physician to perform VA C&P disability evaluations, review records, and complete DBQs. This role emphasizes comprehensive examinations without ongoing patient management.

Ideal candidates hold an MD/DO with California licensure, have strong documentation skills, and can work with flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN). Experience in disability evaluations is preferred, with strict adherence to HIPAA and VA guidelines.

Qualifications

• MD/DO license in California required.
• Board certification or eligibility in General Medicine preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills required.
• Experience with disability evaluations or related medical fields preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform VA C&P disability examinations.
• Review medical records and documentation prior to evaluations.
• Conduct comprehensive General Medicine examinations.
• Accurately complete DBQs and required reports.
• Document findings clearly and within established timelines.
• Maintain compliance with VA, HIPAA, and regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical/administrative teams to ensure timely evaluations.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation excellence

HIPAA compliance

Strong communication

Education

California MD/DO license

Board Certification/Board Eligible in General Medicine

Job description

Position Summary

The provider will perform General Medicine disability evaluations, review medical records, conduct physical examinations, and complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs). No prescribing, treatment planning, or ongoing patient care is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform VA Compensation & Pension (C&P) disability examinations.
• Review Veterans' medical records and relevant documentation before each evaluation.
• Conduct comprehensive General Medicine examinations.
• Accurately complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and required reports.
• Document findings clearly, objectively, and within established timelines.
• Maintain compliance with VA guidelines, HIPAA, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure timely completion of evaluations.

Qualification:

• Board Certified/Board Eligible General Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
• Active, unrestricted MD, DO license
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Experience with disability evaluations, occupational medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or primary care is preferred.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible scheduling (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN opportunities)
• No on-call responsibilities
• No prescribing or ongoing patient management

DirectShifts is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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