VA/Federal Physician Reviewer

As a VA/Federal Physician Reviewer at Dane Street, your primary responsibilities include conducting in-person exams, reviewing medical records, and providing advisory-only opinions on clinical questions. You will perform between 8 to 10 physical exams per day and will engage your clinical expertise to answer inquiries regarding diagnoses and care plans. Our team facilitates all client communications and scheduling, enabling you to focus exclusively on the review work on your designated blocked days.

To become a VA/Federal Physician Reviewer at Dane Street, you must hold a current state medical license and possess a specialty in one of the following areas: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Pulmonary Medicine, Neurology, Occupational Medicine, Psychology, Psychiatry, or Audiology. This role requires a deep understanding of independent medical exams and experience in reviewing clinical cases, making it critical for you to have solid credentials as a physician advisor.

Dane Street provides a streamlined scheduling process for the VA/Federal Physician Reviewer position. You have the flexibility to select blocked days—either half days or full days—on which you wish to work. We handle all aspects of scheduling and case preparation, so you can concentrate on your reviews and exams without any logistical stress. All your appointments, referrals, and communications are coordinated for you, allowing for a seamless workflow.

When you join Dane Street as a VA/Federal Physician Reviewer, you will undergo thorough orientation and training to familiarize yourself with our processes and expectations. Our user-friendly work portal makes recording results simple and efficient, and you will receive continued support from our dedicated team to ensure you are confident in your role and able to provide accurate and timely assessments.

As a VA/Federal Physician Reviewer at Dane Street, you will be compensated on a per-case basis, allowing for a robust opportunity to earn consistent additional income. The exact earnings can vary based on the number of examinations you conduct on your scheduled days. We also implement no-show and cancellation fees to protect your time and compensate you fairly for your commitment.

In answering this question, focus on specific experiences that highlight your expertise in conducting Independent Medical Exams. Discuss the number of exams you've conducted, your proficiency in reviewing medical records, and how you've successfully addressed clinical queries. Highlight any relevant training or certifications that back your competence in this field.

Discuss your systematic approach to reviewing medical files, including verification steps and how you organize information. Mention any tools, like checklists or software, that you leverage to enhance your accuracy. Share specific examples where your attention to detail has led to positive results in your assessments.

Use this opportunity to showcase your problem-solving skills. Describe a past challenging situation with a patient or case, and outline your thought process for handling it. Discuss the importance of remaining calm, collected, and objective while still providing compassionate care during the examination.

Emphasize the necessity of clear communication with both clients and other healthcare professionals. Explain how effective communication contributes to the accuracy and quality of your reviews, helping to clarify clinical issues and ensure all parties involved fully understand the outcomes of the exams.

Share strategies you employ to manage your time efficiently, such as scheduling techniques or setting priorities based on deadlines and the complexity of cases. Give an example of a particularly busy day and highlight how you effectively handled the pressure while ensuring each review received appropriate attention.

Mention resources such as medical journals, professional organizations, webinars, and workshops that you utilize to keep your knowledge current. Highlight specific instances where understanding new regulations has positively impacted your work or led to improvements in your review process.

Prepare your perceptions about Dane Street based on research or personal insights. Discuss the company's focus on supporting the military and veterans, its streamlined processes, and commitment to quality reviews. Mention the supportive work environment and opportunities for physicians to grow and develop their expertise.

Share a specific situation where you provided constructive feedback to a colleague, focusing on how you framed the feedback positively and aimed to support their development. Reflect on views of teamwork and collaboration, and explain how the interaction led to better outcomes or improvements.

Discuss the importance of confidentiality in your role and describe the practices you follow to maintain it, such as secure handling of physical or electronic documents and compliance with regulations such as HIPAA. Provide examples of how you've successfully navigated confidentiality issues in your past work.

Express your passion for serving those who have served the country. Discuss how your values align with supporting the military and veteran population and how you believe your clinical expertise can contribute significantly to their well-being. Share personal experiences or motivations that led to your interest in this field.