• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
• Willing to accept these specialties: Neurology, Neurosurgery, PM&R
• Two options within 100 miles of Des Moines, IA - perform exams at VES leased facility and/or schedule Veterans within your own practice
• Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, evaluating traumatic brain injury. Exams will be a mix of General Medicine and Traumatic Brain Injury. 
• No prescribing, no treatment
• DMA certification available (can get CME credits)
• Use of Goniometer required
• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
• Familiarity with MMSE/MOCA testing required
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
• Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
• Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)/Independent Medical Opinion (IMOs)
  • Reporting/DBQs/IMOs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).
• Evaluations to be completed in VES's provider portal and records are reviewed

Rate breakdown and travel reimbursement caps:

• Malpractice rates need to be included in rates
• Mileage - IRS standard rate (not to be used with rental car - for personal vehicles only)
• Parking
• Tolls
• Rideshare

• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions - Required
• Familiarity with MMSE/MOCA testing - Required
• Own a laptop (no Mac/Apple products) - Required
• Must follow rate structure and meet rate requirements - Required
• Must be willing to wear a mask during all visits - Required
• Previous compensation and pension evaluation experience - Highly Preferred
• Local candidates within 100 miles (one way) of Des Moines, IA - Required

• Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible within 0-3 years of residency - Required
• Active and unrestricted full license - Required