Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Nurse Practitioner Group

$117K — $130K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Doctorate in Nursing or accredited Physician Assistant program.
  • Valid state license and current certification (AANP/ANCC/NCCPA).
  • BLS certification required.
  • Strong interpersonal and basic computer skills.
  • 1+ years in an advanced practice role preferred; open to strong new graduates.
  • Experience with EMR systems preferred.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain HIPAA confidentiality at all times.
  • Greet veterans, introduce yourself, and explain the exam process.
  • Conduct comprehensive history and physical-based assessments.
  • Provide medical opinions upon request.
  • Manage pending charts and orders efficiently.
  • Submit completed charts within 1-2 business days after the exam.
  • Review medical history prior to appointments and gather relevant information.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to serve and work with veterans.
  • Supportive and positive work environment.
  • Flexible working hours for better work/life balance.
  • Engagement in meaningful disability assessments.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary team atmosphere.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Position Overview

Join a growing team of multidisciplinary providers performing Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams for U.S. Veterans, where your clinical expertise supports meaningful outcomes without the demands of traditional patient care.

In this W-2 Nurse Practitioner role, you'll conduct focused history and physical exams, complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and provide objective medical evaluations. There is no treatment, prescribing, or ongoing patient management required.

This is an ideal opportunity for providers seeking flexibility, autonomy, and purpose-driven work while maintaining a strong work-life balance. No prescribing, no ongoing patient care, and no on-call requirements.

This is a non-treatment role focused on:
• History & physical exams
• Medical documentation
• Disability evaluations

Day in the Life
• Review medical records in the provider portal/EMR
• Greet and evaluate Veterans during scheduled exams
• Perform focused history & physical assessments
• Complete DBQs and objective medical opinions
• Submit documentation within 1-2 business days
• Maintain a structured, independent workflow with admin support

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct C&P disability exams per VA guidelines
• Complete accurate, timely documentation (DBQs)
• Review medical records and provide objective medical opinions
• Track and submit charts/orders within required timelines
• Order diagnostic tests when clinically indicated (labs, imaging, EKG, etc.)
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and professionalism

Work Environment & Requirements
• Clinical setting with patient interaction
• Independent role with structured processes
• Must provide your own:

o Computer/laptop

o Smartphone for work-related communication and system access

Requirements

Qualifications


Required:
• Hold a Masters degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN, DNP) from a Nurse Practitioner program, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA-C). For Physicians, must have a graduate degree from an accredited School of Medicine (MD/DO).
• Maintain a valid state license, and current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification as applicable.
• BLS certification
• Experience with EMR/documentation systems and basic computer knowledge
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills

Preferred:
• Experience with C&P exams, disability evaluations, or occupational health
• 1+ year experience in the advanced practice role (strong new grads welcome)
• Familiarity with VA/DBQ documentation

Salary Description

$450-500/day

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