Nurse Practitioner (NP) - General Medical Examiner

Pro Med HealthCare Services; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Med HealthCare Services is seeking a medical examiner to perform one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams for Veterans. The role requires reviewing medical history, documenting findings in an electronic portal, and submitting completed records to the VA.

The examiner will not treat or prescribe medications, and exams are conducted in person at a VA-affiliated setting. Candidates must hold an unrestricted medical license and demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Must hold unrestricted state medical licensure to perform full scope of practice.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and commitment to Veterans.
• Proficient with computers and EMR platforms; able to navigate MS Office.
• Ability to perform focused evaluations across bodily systems.
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and informed-care decision making.

Responsibilities

• Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm claimed conditions.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO) in EMR during the exam.
• Order/interpret diagnostic tests as needed and submit documentation to the VA.
• Complete chart and submit exam within 24–48 hours after completion.
• Follow protocols for behavioral health or medical emergencies.

Skills

Time management

Analytical thinking

Professional communication

Independent work

Technical literacy

Education

Medical license (MD/DO)

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

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