This role involves performing disability assessments for U.S. Veterans by reviewing medical records and conducting focused physical exams without providing treatment or prescribing medication. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant completes required documentation electronically as part of the VA's disability benefits process. The position is in-person, part-time (one day per week), and requires current, unrestricted NP or PA licensure with proficiency in computerized documentation.
Work can be performed by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
We are looking for the right Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process. In performing Disability Assessments, you will review medical records electronically through a web portal and perform a focused, in-person physical exam on each Veteran. You will electronically document the exam findings required by the VA through the web portal. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant DOES NOT make disability determinations. The United States Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations. This role ONLY performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will NOT treat, and you will NOT prescribe medication in this position. This position performs Disability Assessments on 3-5 Veterans per day. Schedule 1 day/week (8am-5pm) This is an IN-PERSON position. Key Attributes:Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Veterans disability assessment, medical evaluation, VA disability benefits, disability assessments, clinical documentation, physical exam, licensed healthcare provider, patient assessment