Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Matrix Providers Inc; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Matrix Providers is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct one-time, non-treatment Veteran Disability Exams in Grand Junction, CO. This part-time role requires an active NP/PA license, NCCPA certification for PAs, a master’s degree, and BLS certification.

Vaccination per CDC/state guidelines is required. Examinations are logged electronically and shared with VA for disability determinations.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted NP or PA license.
• NCCPA certification (for PAs) and ongoing certification.
• Master’s degree in NP or PA program.
• Active BLS certification.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Fully vaccinated per CDC and state guidelines.
• VA or compensation exam experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review medical history and perform one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams.
• Capture responses during the exam via web-based forms; forward to VA for disability determinations.
• Conduct standard exams including musculoskeletal, cardio, and respiratory.
• Ancillaries (X-rays, labs, EKGs, PFTs, ABIs) may be ordered and performed on site or nearby.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Vaccination compliance

Education

Master’s degree in NP/PA program

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license

Job description

Career Opportunities with Matrix Providers

Matrix Providers is hiring a Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant PA to join our team of talented medical professionals to conduct one-time, non-treatment Veteran Disability Exams in Grand Junction, CO.

• Employment Status: Part Time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly $55.00-58.59/hr.
• Schedule: Part Time, Monday and Tuesday 8:00am-4:00pm.

This role supports patient care during sensitive procedures where patients may request a same-gender staff member. The facility seeks to ensure appropriate gender representation among staff to accommodate patient choice.

Requirements and Skillsets: The Nurse Practitioner NP or Physician Assistant PA must have and meet the following qualifications:

• Hold and maintain an active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license for the duration of your employment.
• Physician Assistants must hold an active NCCPA certification and remain certified during the duration of their employment.
• Have a master’s degree or successfully completed an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
• Certification: Have an active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to be flexible and adapt to changing situations.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• All on-site staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated per CDC and state guidelines.
• Prior VA or compensation exam experience is a plus but not required.

Job Summary:

• Review pertinent medical history documentation and provide veterans with one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams.
• The Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant will capture responses during the exam through web-based examination form(s); all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations.
• Standard exams include - musculoskeletal, cardio, and respiratory.
• Ancillaries (X-rays, labs, EKGs, PFTs, ABIs) may be ordered and will be conducted on location or nearby.

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