Nurse Practitioner - Veteran Disability Assessor (C&P Examiner)
Location: 303 Bradley Boulevard Suite #203 and #207 Richland Washington 99352
Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Full-Time)
Employment Type:
W2 - Full-Time
Benefits (Free of Cost):
Health, Vision, Dental, 401(k), Continuing Education Reimbursement, Holidays and accrued PTO
Role Type:
Investigative / Assessment (Non-Treatment Based)
Setting:
Outpatient Clinic (Optum Serve Veteran Services)
As a Nurse Practitioner in this role, you will perform Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations for Veterans and separating military members. This is a non-treatment, assessment-based position where you serve as a medical evaluator supporting disability claims and benefit determinations.
There is no ongoing patient care, prescribing, or follow-up treatment involved. The focus is on objective medical evaluation, documentation, and evidence-based reporting.
Comprehensive Evaluations:
Conduct Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs) and Separation Health Assessments (SHA) for Veterans transitioning from military service.
Medical Record Review:
Review and analyze Veteran medical histories and extract relevant information for claim-related conditions.
Physical Assessments:
Perform focused and comprehensive exams based on claimed conditions.
Medical Opinions:
Provide evidence-based medical opinions, including nexus determinations, supported by clinical findings and history.
Diagnostics:
Order and interpret labs, imaging (X-rays), and other diagnostics as needed for assessments.
Timely Documentation:
Complete and submit all documentation through the online portal within 24 hours of each exam.
Patient Load:
1-3 Veterans per day, depending on complexity and number of DBQs required.
Exam Duration:
Approximately 1.5-3 hours per case (longer for complex evaluations).
Support:
Work alongside a local team and Market Manager to ensure consistent, high-quality assessments.
Licensure:
Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license (State of Texas required)
Experience:
Primary care, occupational health, or disability evaluation experience preferred but not required
Clinical Skills:
Strong physical assessment skills and ability to synthesize complex medical histories into clear documentation and opinions
Technical Skills:
Comfort with cloud-based EHR systems and digital documentation platforms
Mission Focus:
Strong respect for Veterans and commitment to objective, high-quality medical evaluations
Work-Life Balance:
Monday-Friday schedule (8 AM-4 PM). No nights, weekends, or holidays.
Low-Stress Clinical Environment:
No treatment, prescriptions, or insurance authorizations.
Administrative Support:
Supervising physician (MD) provided to meet Texas regulatory requirements.
Equipment Provided:
All IT and clinical equipment supplied.
For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
