Nurse Practitioner

Medix™; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 68,880 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Free full benefits for you & your dependents

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401K

Paid holidays

15+ days of paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

A healthcare services company in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a compassionate Nurse Practitioner to perform disability examinations for Veterans. This hybrid role includes reviewing medical histories, conducting examinations, and documenting findings. Active NP license in Michigan is required. Enjoy 100% free benefits for you and your dependents, including health, vision, dental insurance, and generous PTO. Embrace this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of those who served our country.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and exceptional documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with Veterans.

Responsibilities

• Perform Disability Questionnaires (DBQs) or Separation Health Assessment (SHA) Examinations.
• Conduct thorough history and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret labs based on physical examinations.
• Diagnose and provide medical opinion decisions for Veteran claims.
• Complete required documentation electronically to submit to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Time management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Michigan (MI)

Job description

Overview

Nurse Practitioner - Veteran Medical Disability Exams in Grand Rapids, MI.

Location: 1570 East Beltline Avenue South East, Grand Rapids, MI 49525

Job Type: Full-time

Compensation

Base pay range: $50.00/hr - $65.00/hr

About the Opportunity

Are you a compassionate Nurse Practitioner eager to make a profound impact on the lives of our Military Veterans? Join our dedicated team in Grand Rapids, MI, for a truly rewarding hybrid role! This position focuses on conducting crucial, one-time, non-treatment disability compensation and pension examinations, directly helping Veterans secure the benefits they\'ve earned for their service-connected health issues. You\'ll leverage your clinical expertise in an investigative capacity, reviewing medical history, performing comprehensive exams, and documenting findings electronically.

Schedule & Hybrid Flexibility

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM


• Remote charting is available. You have the flexibility to leave the site up to 2 hours early to complete documentation from home if no further Veteran exams are scheduled for the day.


• Medical examinations average 1.5-3 hours (can be up to 8 hours), with a caseload of 1 Veteran or 4-6 Veterans per day, depending on the number of Disability Benefit Questionnaires (DBQs).

Benefits

• 100% FREE OF COST Full Benefits for You & Your Dependents!


• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance


• 401K


• Paid Holidays


• 15+ Days of Paid Time Off (PTO)

Your Impactful Role

As a Nurse Practitioner, your primary responsibility will be to perform either Disability Questionnaires (DBQs) or Separation Health Assessment (SHA) Examinations. This includes:

• Obtaining a thorough history and physical, performing both comprehensive and focused examinations.


• Conducting a complete review of medical records on a cloud-based EHR, including abstracts highlighting pertinent history.


• Ordering and interpreting labs and other diagnostics, and ordering necessary ancillary services based on physical examinations.


• Diagnosing and providing medical opinion decisions based on physical examinations on Veteran claims.


• Accurately capturing all responses and findings using a web-based examination form, ensuring charts are submitted within 24 hours.


• Completing all required documentation electronically for submission to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs. This is a charting/investigative position, not involved in direct patient treatment.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in Michigan (MI).


• Strong attention to detail and exceptional documentation skills.


• Ability to work independently, manage your time effectively, and adhere to VA guidelines.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially when interacting with Veterans.


• Proficiency with web-based examination forms and electronic medical records.

If you\'re ready for a fulfilling role where your expertise directly supports those who have served, we encourage you to apply!