Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MD - Knoxville TN

MRG Exams

Powell, TN, 37849, USA

Healthcare
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physiatrist
Veteran Medical Assessments

Our job summary

The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation MD performs independent medical assessments on U.S. Veterans to support the VA's disability benefits process by reviewing health records and completing condition-specific Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs). This role focuses on medical fact-finding rather than patient treatment, requiring strong skills in medical record analysis and timely electronic documentation. The position is PRN, combining face-to-face and telehealth evaluations, with a requirement for licensure and board certification in relevant specialties.

Description

MRG Exams West, a wholly owned subsidiary of MRG Exams, a leader and premier service provider of independent medical examinations is looking for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Provider to perform medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Provider will be responsible for reviewing medical health records through a secure Web Portal and performing a comprehensive assessment on each veteran.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Provider will also complete a Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQ's) through the Web Portal. DBQ's are condition specific forms created by the VA. Through the DBQ's, the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Provider will document exam findings needed by the VA.

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Provider will NOT make disability determinations, the VA makes all disability determinations.

This is NOT a treating role. This position only provides assessments.

This position will review and assess 3 Veterans per day on average.

This positon is PRN (mixture of Face-to-face and Telehealth)

MRG Exams West is looking for PM&R physicians who are:

Interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments vs. traditional patient care & treatment.
Independent medical assessments = Medical Fact Finding & Investigative role.
Willing to spend at least 50% of their day reviewing medical records and electronic documenting of exam findings.
Proficient at finding key data points within large electronic medical records.
Able to analyze data from the medical records and exam findings to complete the DBQ's and form medical opinions.
Typing skills are essential.
Skilled at time management, able to stay on task and meet requirements.
Completed DBQ's must be submitted within 24 hours after an exam.
Interested in serving Veterans in their community.

Requirements

Must hold a current license as a Physiatrist.
Must be Board Certified in either Neurological Surgery, PM&R or Psychiatry and Neurology.

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About MRG Exams

Medical Resource Group, dba MRG Exams is the specialist in disability and impairment exams. We manage every step of the exam process from first contact to final report. Our customer service staff is dedicated to professionally serving our clients' needs. Since our inception in 1998, MRG's focus has been on Independent Medical Exams. We administer the exam process while assuring overall quality, clarity, and content of each exam report. MRG desires to be the premier company of its kind. We understand that the key to the success of our business depends on the quality of the relationships and loyalty earned with our staff, customers and physicians.

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