Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Malpractice coverage

Training

Support

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to perform medical assessments for U.S. Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process. The role focuses on evaluating eligibility without providing treatment or prescriptions.

The position is full-time and in-person, with a daily caseload of 3–5 Veterans, and is supported by the necessary equipment and infrastructure to complete assessments efficiently.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license.
• Proficiency with electronic documentation.
• Comfort with technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person disability assessments.
• Review electronic medical records.
• Document exam findings.
• Provide medical opinions.

Skills

Compassion

Analytical ability

Time management

Empathy

Professionalism

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to perform medical assessments for U.S. Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process.

Key responsibilities

include conducting in-person disability assessments, reviewing electronic medical records, documenting exam findings, and providing medical opinions. This role does not involve treatment or prescribing medication.

Qualifications

required are an active, unrestricted NP or PA license, proficiency with electronic documentation, and comfort with technology.

Skills and attributes

include compassion, strong analytical ability, effective time management, professionalism, and empathy when interacting with Veterans.

Additional details

the position is full-time, in-person, with a caseload of 3-5 Veterans daily, and equipment provided.

Compensation and benefits

include a competitive salary, health insurance, 401K, malpractice coverage, training, and support.

This role offers a structured, rewarding opportunity to support Veterans with no treatment or on-call duties.