Contract Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) – Veteran Medical Disability Examiner
Position Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
Flexible Schedule No On-Call No Prescribing No Patient Panel
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and compassionate Nurse Practitioner to perform disability and compensation examinations for United States military veterans. These examinations are conducted for disability benefit determinations and are not intended to provide medical treatment or establish an ongoing provider-patient relationship.
The Nurse Practitioner will conduct comprehensive medical evaluations, complete standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), document objective findings, and submit accurate, timely reports through an electronic medical record system.
This position offers custom scheduling, minimal administrative burden, and the opportunity to serve those who have served our country.
Essential Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive medical disability examinations for veterans.
- Obtain focused medical histories related to claimed conditions.
- Conduct thorough physical examinations following standardized examination protocols.
- Accurately complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).
- Document objective examination findings without determining disability ratings.
- Review available medical records and supporting documentation prior to examinations.
- Order or perform diagnostic testing only when required by examination protocols.
- Maintain complete, objective, and legally defensible documentation.
- Submit examination reports within required turnaround times.
- Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and applicable federal regulations.
- Provide respectful, professional, trauma-informed care to all veterans.
Position Characteristics
This role does not include:
- Prescribing medications
- Developing treatment plans
- Managing chronic diseases
- Follow-up appointments
- On-call responsibilities
- Insurance billing
- Patient panel management
- Emergency care
Qualifications Required
- Current, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license.
- National board certification as:
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), or
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
- Current DEA registration if required by state regulations (not routinely utilized).
- Minimum of one year of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Excellent physical assessment skills.
- Strong written documentation abilities.
- Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic health records.
Preferred
- Primary care experience.
- Occupational medicine experience.
- Veterans Health Administration or military healthcare experience.
- Disability examination experience.
- Independent clinical decision-making skills.
Knowledge and Skills
Successful candidates demonstrate:
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Objective clinical assessment skills
- Professional written communication
- Efficient time management
- Ability to follow standardized examination protocols
- Comfort working independently
- Strong organizational skills
- Commitment to providing exceptional service to veterans
Physical Requirements
- Ability to perform comprehensive physical examinations.
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform musculoskeletal assessments.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Visual acuity sufficient to perform detailed physical assessments.
Compensation
- Competitive per-examination compensation.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Independent contractor (1099) status.
- Malpractice coverage requirements discussed during onboarding.
Work Environment
- Veteran-owned and operated outpatient clinical setting.
- Predictable daytime hours.
- Flexible scheduling based on contractor availability.
- No evenings, weekends, or holidays required unless mutually agreed upon.
Why Join Our Team?
- Serve those who served our country.
- Flexible schedule with excellent work-life balance.
- No prescribing or ongoing patient management.
- Streamlined documentation process.
- Predictable workload.
- Professional and supportive clinical environment.
- Opportunity to supplement existing clinical practice with flexible contract work.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay: From $90.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
