Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Grand Junction CO

PandoLogic; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and continued support

Health Insurance options

Computer supplied

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct medical assessments for Veterans. This rewarding role involves reviewing medical records and performing focused physical exams to support the VA's disability benefits process. You will not treat or prescribe but will play a crucial part in evaluating Veterans' needs. Enjoy a part-time schedule during normal business hours without on-call duties, all within a clinical setting. Join a team that values your expertise and commitment to serving the veteran community.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current and unrestricted NP or PA license.
• Ability to analyze medical records and exam findings.
• Ability to analyze data from medical records and exam findings to form medical opinions.
• Experience performing Independent Medical Assessments preferred.
• Proficient use of a computer in clinical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical assessments on Veterans for disability benefits.
• Document exam findings electronically through a web portal.
• Document exam findings in the VA portal.
• Do not determine disability; VA makes determinations.
• See 3–5 Veterans per day; work in-person in Grand Junction, CO.

Skills

Independent Medical Assessments

Data Analysis

Time Management

Computer Proficiency

Education

Current Nurse Practitioner License

Current Physician Assistant License

Tools

Web Portal

Electronic Documentation System

Job description

Work can be performed by a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

We are looking for the right Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to perform medical assessments on United States Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process.

In performing Disability Assessments, you will review medical records electronically through a web portal and perform a focused, in-person physical exam on each Veteran.

You will electronically document the exam findings required by the VA through the web portal.

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant DOES NOT make disability determinations. The United States Veterans Administration makes all disability determinations.

This role ONLY performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will NOT treat, and you will NOT prescribe medication in this position.

This position performs Disability Assessments on 3-5 Veterans per day.

Schedule Part-Time.

This is an IN-PERSON position.

Key Attributes:

• Interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments.
• Able to analyze data from the medical records and exam findings to complete the questionnaire and form medical opinions.
• Skilled in time management, able to stay on task and meet requirements.
• Must hold a current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license.
• Proficiently use a computer.

Requirements:

• Must hold a current, unrestricted NP or PA (NCCPA accredited) license.
• Meets the credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.

Benefits:

• Training and continued support provided.
• Health Insurance options available.
• Computer supplied.

Typical day: 3 to 5 patients a day.

Would you find it rewarding to serve the veteran community?

Would you like to work a set schedule during normal business hours and NEVER be on call?

All work is performed in a clinical setting.

Location/Region: Grand Junction, Colorado.

Last week to apply Part Time.

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