This role involves conducting travel medical disability examinations for U.S. Veterans, with a focus on objective orthopedic assessments that support service-connected disability claims. The work is limited to evaluation and documentation for the Department of Veterans Affairs, helping clear exam backlogs rather than providing ongoing treatment. The schedule is flexible, and clinicians can offer availability without minimum commitments.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct travel disability examinations for Veterans with orthopedic concerns.
- Provide objective clinical evaluations to support service-connected benefits determinations.
- Document findings clearly for use in the VA disability review process.
- Coordinate with the Department of Veterans Affairs exam workflow as part of the claims backlog effort.
- Use independent medical judgment when completing exam reports.
Required
- Licensed Orthopedic Surgeon.
- Ability to perform travel medical disability examinations.
- Experience or training in orthopedic evaluation.
Preferred
- Availability to offer exams on a flexible, as-needed basis.
- Comfort working with Veterans and disability determination documentation.
Benefits & Perks
- Flexible schedule with no minimum availability requirement.
- No interference with current practice.
- Direct payment for completed exams.
- No insurance billing hassles.