Nurse Practitioner /Physician Assistant 1099

Trusted Medical PLLC; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Trusted Medical, PLLC in Colorado is seeking a part-time Nurse Practitioner to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs by performing face-to-face clinic assessments and completing Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) for VA eligibility determinations.

The Advanced Practice Provider will work 20 hours weekly, Monday through Friday, with no weekends or holidays. Requirements include a Master’s degree, Family or Adult NP certification, and an active NP license in the employment state.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Family or Adult NP certification required.
• Active NP license in state of employment.
• Nurse Practitioner: 1 year in primary care/internal medicine/occupational medicine preferred.
• Experience with VA or federal health orgs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional Veteran care in all interactions.
• Submit DBQs and documentation accurately and promptly.
• Provide excellent customer service and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Apply clinical skills in data gathering, analysis, and medical knowledge.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Family practice

Internal medicine

Patient care

Independent work

Relationship building

Communication

EHR experience

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's degree

Family or Adult NP certification

Active NP license

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Nurse Practitioner (Part-Time)

Trusted Medical, PLLC

About us

Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera (www.edera.com). We specialize in serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disabilityscreens and separation of health assessments required by the Veteran Affairs (VA) to receive benefits. Help serve thosewho have served us by joining our growing team!

In addition to our core work with the VA, Trusted Medical holds multiple government contracts nationwide, allowing our providers to also participate in occupational health services for their applicants and employees. This includes pre-employment screenings, fitness-for-duty evaluations, and other health assessments that support a wide range of government agencies.

Job Description

This role supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in conducting assessments for Veterans leaving military service or applying for disability benefits from the VA.

The Advanced Practice Provider will perform face-to face, in-clinic assessments/evaluationswith Veterans to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. DBQs include questions that require a direct clinical exam of the Veteran(e.g., testing range of motion of joints, documentation of crepitus, etc.).

This role requires excellent and expeditious assessment skills. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record of high reliability when working in an independent atmospherewith little oversight.

Duties

Duties include the following.

• Prepare for and deliver exceptional Veteran care during all interactions
• Complete and submit all required documentation expeditiously and accurately, including DBQs in the required format
• Provide delivery and operational excellence by performing exceptional customer service, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, embracing change with agility and adaptability, and maintaining accountabilities for all assigned commitments
• Apply clinical skills to include data gathering and analysis, communications with an emphasis on relationship development and growth, demonstration and application of knowledge and expertise in specialized areas
• Other Duties as needed

Education/Experience:

• Master's (Required)
• Family or Adult Certification (Required)
• Active Nurse Practitioner License in state of employment
• Nurse Practitioner: 1 year in primary care/internal medicine/occupationalmedicine (Preferred)
• Experience with providing care for the Veteran population and/or workingwith the VA and/or federal health organizations is preferred

Technological Skills:

• Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of family practice or internal medicine skills (e.g., musculoskeletal assessmentis 70% of exams, general neuro exam)
• Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
• Proven ability to be prompt, reliable with a strong, professional work ethic
• Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations,identify existing or potential problems
• Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, and work collaborativelyin a team environment
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines and adapt to changing priorities

Work schedule:

• Part-time (20 hours weekly)
• Monday through Friday
• No weekends
• No holidays

Additional Requirements:

• Current BLS Certification required

Immunizations Required:

• TB Screening (less than one year old)
• Hep B Titers (less than 1 year old)

Immunizations Strongly Recommended:

• COVID vaccination and boosters
• MMR Titers (less than 1 year old)
• Varicella Titers (less than 1 year old)
• TDAP Immunization (less than 10 years old)
• Flu Immunization (within current season)

Trusted Medical, PLLC participates in the E-Verify program. Trusted Medical is a drug-free workplace.

Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affiliated ActionEmployer. Trusted Medical, PLLC prohibits discrimination against individuals based on their race, color, religion,sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other categoryprotected by law. Trusted Medical, PLLC takes affirmative action to employ and advancein employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentify, national origin, disability, or veteran status