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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexible scheduling

No on-call responsibilities

No prescribing or ongoing patient care

Job summary

DirectShifts is seeking a General Medicine physician to perform VA C&P disability examinations, review medical records, and complete DBQs with precise documentation and timeliness.

The role emphasizes no ongoing patient management or prescribing, and adherence to VA/HIPAA regulations, with collaborative workflow across clinical and admin teams.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Medicine (MD/DO).
• Active, unrestricted MD/DO license.
• Experience with disability evaluations, occupational medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or primary care is preferred.

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.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation skills

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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