Nurse Practitioner (NP) - General Medical Examiner

Pro Med Healthcare Services; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Med Healthcare Services in Cedar Rapids, IA seeks a licensed medical practitioner to perform VA compensation and pension examinations for Veterans. This in-person role reviews history, documents findings electronically, and submits results to the VA as part of disability determinations.

You will complete DBQs/MOs via EMR, may order and interpret tests, and must submit exams within 24–48 hours. The VA makes disability determinations, not the examiner.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted state medical license required to perform full scope of practice.
• Must demonstrate compassion, professionalism and commitment to Veterans.
• Proficiency with computers including EMR and MS Office.
• Ability to perform focused evaluations on all bodily systems.
• Strong communication, critical thinking and informed-care decision making.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) through EMR during the exam.
• Provide compensation and pension exams and order/interpret diagnostic tests as needed.
• Submit exam documentation to the VA within 24–48 hours after completion.
• Follow protocol for behavioral health or medical emergencies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Time management

Computer proficiency

Professional communication

Independent work

Veterans benefits knowledge

Education

Unrestricted State Medical Licensure

Tools

EMR platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This position will review pertinent medical history documentation and provide one-time, non-treatment

compensation and pension exams for Veterans. The Practitioner will capture responses during the exam

through a web-based examination form; all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed

exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations. You will

electronically document the exam findings required by the VA through the web portal based on questions

presented in the disability benefits questionnaires and medical opinions requested by the Veterans Affairs

Regional Office. The examiner does not make disability determinations. The United States Veterans

Administration makes all disability determinations.

This role performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will not treat, and you will not prescribe

medication in this position. This is an in-person position.

Read Order request(s) including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion;

thorough review of medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes

refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners

• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions with the Veteran
• Completes appropriate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provides necessary documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s)
• Provide Compensation and Pension exams and in some cases order and interpret diagnostic tests including, but not limited to lab work, spirometry, and ECGs
• Complete chart and submit exam within 24-48 hours after the exam is completed
• Follows appropriate and applicable protocol if behavioral health or medical emergencies occur

Key Attributes:

• Able to analyze data from the VA medical records and medical literature related to assessments and assessment outcomes
• Works well independently and has strong time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Computer and technology proficiency
• Ability to collaborate with staff that are on-site and remote

Requirement Qualifications:

• Unrestricted State medical licensure without limitations to perform the full scope of authorized practice
• Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to providing excellent service and care
• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and using EMR and platforms
• Ability to perform focused evaluations on all bodily systems
• Skilled in professional communication, critical thinking, and informed-care decision making
• Works independently and can manage time in order to provide a quality service while meeting set deadlines
• Commitment to serving Veterans, including those with service animals, ensuring they are not