Nurse Practitioner Medical Examiner – VA Disability Claims

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform General Medical Examinations (C&P) for veterans in Cedar Rapids, IA. This in-person role focuses on objective evaluations, not treatment or prescribing, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will review service records, complete DBQ and MO forms, and ensure timely documentation within 24–48 hours after exams, using EMR systems. Active NP license required; strong analytical, documentation and time-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted State NP license.
• Proficient with EMR platforms and standard software.
• Strong clinical analysis, documentation and critical thinking.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.
• No treatment or prescribing in this role.
• Predictable Monday–Friday hours.
• In-person examinations for veterans' disability assessments.

Responsibilities

• Read orders and review medical history including service records; may refute previous examiners' opinions.
• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm claimed conditions.
• Complete DBQs and MOs through the EMR and provide documentation to the VA.
• Provide C&P exams and, when needed, order/interpret tests (lab work, spirometry, ECGs).
• Submit exam findings and chart within 24–48 hours after exam.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Time management

Clinical analysis

Documentation

Critical thinking

Education

Active NP license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform General Medical Examinations (C&P) for veterans in Cedar Rapids, IA. This in-person role focuses on objective evaluations, not treatment or prescribing, with a Monday–Friday schedule.

You will review service records, complete DBQ and MO forms, and ensure timely documentation within 24–48 hours after exams, using EMR systems. Active NP license required; strong analytical, documentation and time-management skills are essential.