Opportunity DetailsW2 Full-Time
Nurse Practitioner Full-Time Rapid City, SD
Nurse Practitioner- **$7,500 Sign On Bonus** Trusted Medical, PLLC
Job Description This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA.
The Advanced Practice Provider will perform face-to-face, in-clinic assessments/evaluations with Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. DBQs include questions that require a direct clinical exam of the Veteran (e.g., testing range of motion of joints, documentation of crepitus, etc.).
In addition to VA-related assessments, this role includes providing
occupational health services for various government departments and agencies. These services may include:
- Pre-employment physicals
- Department of Transportation (DOT) exams
- Fitness-for-duty evaluations
- Other occupational health screenings as required by federal contracts
This role requires excellent and expeditious assessment skills. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of high reliability when working in an independent atmosphere with little oversight.
Education/Experience: Master's (Required)
Family or Adult Certification (Required)
Active Nurse Practitioner License in state of employment
- Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner Certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Trusted Medical will reimburse the tuition cost of certification upon successful completion.
Nurse Practitioner: 1 year in primary care/internal medicine/occupational medicine (Preferred)
Experience with providing care for the Veteran population and/or working with the VA and/or federal health organizations is preferred
Technological Skills: Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)
Required Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of family practice or internal medicine skills (e.g., musculoskeletal assessment is 70% of exams, general neuro exam)
Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic
Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems
Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Benefits: $7,500 sign on Bonus 401(k) with employer matching
Health, Dental, Vison insurances
Flexible schedule
Life, long and short-term disability insurances
5 days Sick/Safe Leave
Paid time off and 2 additional float holidays
6 paid Federal Holidays
Work schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 6:30pm
8 hr or 10 hr shift
No weekends
No holidays
Additional Requirements:
Current BLS Certification required
Immunizations Required: TB Screening (less than one year old)
Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)
Immunizations Strongly Recommended: • COVID vaccination and boosters
• MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
• Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
• TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)
• Flu Immunization (within current season)
