Nurse Practitioner

The Judge Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking Physicians (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants to serve as independent contractors performing general medical disability exams for Veterans. This role partners with Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) for the VA in Austin, TX, with flexible 4- or 8-hour shifts and fast onboarding.

Open to providers in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, or general medicine, the position offers an evaluation‑only, low‑risk environment and requires DMA

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted state license required.
• Board certification for NP (ANCC/AANP) where applicable.
• NCCPA certification for PAs.
• DMA certification status and willingness to complete DMA certification.

Responsibilities

• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) for Veterans.
• Review medical/military records, conduct structured interviews, and perform limited physical assessments (ROM, muscle strength).
• Provide objective medical opinions related to service connection.
• No treatment, prescribing, or ongoing patient care.

Skills

2+ years of experience

NP experience (2+ years)

PA experience (2+ years)

Education

MD/DO degree

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) – Medical Disability Examiner

Veterans Evaluation Services (VES), a contractor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), partners with licensed medical providers to conduct medical disability examinations for U.S. Veterans. The Judge Group is seeking Physicians (MD/DO), Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants to serve as independent contractors performing general medical disability exams.

Role Overview

• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) for Veterans.
• Review medical/military records, conduct structured interviews, and perform limited physical assessments (e.g., ROM, muscle strength).
• Provide objective medical opinions related to service connection.
• No treatment, prescribing, or ongoing patient care.

Qualifications

Physicians (MD/DO)

• Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic Medicine.
• Active, unrestricted state license.
• 2+ years of experience preferred.

Nurse Practitioners

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• Active, unrestricted state license.
• Board certification (ANCC/AANP).
• Collaborating physician agreement (if required by state).
• 2+ years NP experience (5+ preferred).

Physician Assistants

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Active, unrestricted state license.
• NCCPA certification.
• Collaborating physician agreement.
• 2+ years PA experience (5+ preferred).

Job Highlights

• Open to providers in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, or general medicine.
• Flexible scheduling: 4‑hour or 8‑hour shifts.
• Low‑risk, evaluation‑only role.
• Fast onboarding; VA/VES certification valid for 5 years.
• Comprehensive DBQ/reporting training included.

Submission Requirements

• Personal laptop (Windows only; no Mac/Apple).
• Active, unrestricted license (NURSYS or state lookup required).
• Willingness to complete DMA certification.

Information Needed

• License number
• Board certification (optional for Physicians)
• DMA certification status
• Home address
• Travel availability/limitations
• Office location (own office or VES site)
• Military/VA employment status