VA Disability Evaluation Provider (General Medicine) – Houma, LA

DirectShifts; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

No on-call responsibilities

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a General Medicine physician to perform VA Compensation & Pension disability examinations in Houma, LA. The role focuses on comprehensive medical evaluations, documentation, and DBQ completion with strict adherence to timelines and VA/HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications include an MD or DO, active license, and strong clinical documentation. Flexible scheduling options (Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN) are available, with no on-call responsibilities and no ongoing patient

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible General Medicine physician (MD/DO) required.
• Active, unrestricted MD/DO license required.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Education

MD/DO degree

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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