Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Crescent City CA

• 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 PRN: 2 days/month (8am-5pm)
• This is an IN-PERSON position.

Key Attributes

• Interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments.
• Able to analyze data from the medical records and exam findings to complete the questionnaire and form medical opinions.
• Skilled in time management, able to stay on task and meet requirements.
• Proficiently use a computer.

Requirements

• Must hold a current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NCCPA accredited) license.
• Meets the credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.

Benefits

Guaranteed day rate of $500-$550 (commensurate with experience).

• Training and continued support provided
• Computer supplied
• Typical day: 3 to 5 patients a day
• Would you find it rewarding to serve the veteran community?
• Would you like to work a set schedule during normal business hours and NEVER be on call?
• All work is performed in a clinical setting.