Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - West Des Moines IA

MRG Exams; West Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Malpractice insurance

Training and ongoing support

Predictable schedule, no on-call

Job summary

MRG Exams is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to perform focused in-person disability assessments for U.S. Veterans, supporting the VA's disability process.

The role emphasizes thorough documentation, reviewing electronic medical records, and providing informed medical opinions. This in-person, full-time position offers a predictable schedule, no on-call duties, and a collaborative team environment with training and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license.
• 2080+ supervised hours required.
• Comfortable using technology to review records and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-person disability assessments for U.S. Veterans.
• Review and analyze electronic medical records via a secure web portal.
• Accurately document exam findings and complete the required VA forms.
• Provide medical opinions based on assessment findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Empathy

Electronic documentation

Web portals

Documentation accuracy

Education

NP license

PA license

2080 supervised hours

Tools

EMR experience

Secure web portal

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) - Veteran Disability Assessments

We are seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in performing medical assessments for U.S. Veterans as part of the VA's disability benefits process. This role involves conducting focused, in-person physical exams and reviewing medical records electronically to complete the required documentation for the VA.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct in-person disability assessments for U.S. Veterans.

Review and analyze electronic medical records via a secure web portal.

Accurately document exam findings and complete the required VA forms.

Provide medical opinions based on your assessment findings.

Note: This role does not involve treatment or prescribing medication. Disability determinations are made by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), not by the provider.

Position Details:

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM).

Location: In-person role.

Caseload: 3-5 Veterans per day.

Equipment Provided: Computer and all necessary tools for documentation.

What We're Looking For:

Seeking male practitioners to comply with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) requirements related to examinee privacy and gender-specific protocols for certain sensitive/intimate examinations.

A compassionate provider dedicated to supporting the Veteran community.

Strong analytical skills to review medical records and assessment data.

Excellent time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Proficient in electronic documentation and web-based portals.

A professional and empathetic demeanor when interacting with Veterans.

Requirements:

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license.

Practitioner should have 2,080+ supervised hours.

Comfortable using technology to review records and complete documentation.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive salary (based on experience).

Health insurance & 401K benefits available.

Malpractice Insurance covered.

Training and ongoing support provided.

Predictable schedule with no on-call duties.

Is This Role Right for You?

Do you find it rewarding to serve and support Veterans?

Are you looking for a structured role with no on-call shifts?

Would you enjoy performing focused medical assessments without treatment responsibilities?

If so, and become part of a meaningful mission to support those who served our country!