Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner Group, LLC is seeking a provider to conduct Compensation and Pension examinations on behalf of Veterans Administration vendors. The role involves history- and physical-based examinations and disability assessments for veterans. Providers must prioritize timely completion of assessments and follow applicable VA and government regulations, training requirements, and documentation procedures. This opportunity is part of a nationwide multidisciplinary provider team and offers a work environment described as positive and supportive. The position operates in a healthcare setting and routinely involves contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. The employee may occasionally move around the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and other items.
Requirements
- For Nurse Practitioners: a Master’s degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN, DNP) from a Nurse Practitioner program.
- For Physician Assistants: graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA-C).
- For Physicians: a graduate degree from an accredited School of Medicine (MD/DO).
- Maintain a valid state license and current AANP, ANCC, or NCCPA certification, as applicable.
- Maintain BLS certification.
- Have strong interpersonal communication skills and basic computer knowledge.
- Be comfortable working independently.
- Be receptive to feedback and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
- Demonstrate professionalism, punctuality, dependability, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in an advanced practice role is preferred; strong new graduates will be considered.
- Solid experience working with an EMR is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Maintain HIPAA confidentiality.
- Keep the office space tidy, greet veterans, and introduce yourself before examinations.
- Complete history- and physical-based assessments.
- Provide medical opinions when requested.
- Track pending charts and orders and submit them in a timely manner.
- Complete and submit charts and orders within 1–2 business days of the order date.
- Review medical history in the provider portal before appointments and gather information through history and physical examinations using the Disability Questionnaire (DBQ) included with each order.
- Order ancillary services such as X-rays, laboratory tests, EKGs, echocardiograms, and pulmonary function tests when clinically indicated to substantiate a claimed condition.
- Complete assigned trainings within an appropriate amount of time and before their deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
