Nurse Practitioner — VA Disability Eval Specialist (Contract)

Gilder Search Group; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive disability evaluations for Veterans in a diagnostic-driven clinical setting. You will conduct exams, review histories, and provide medical opinions using EMR systems in a timely, VA-compliant process.

The role requires an active NP license and NPI, with strong diagnostic and documentation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This is a 1099 contract position with regular daily hours on Tue–Thu.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted NP license.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI).
• Experience with electronic medical records, web-based platforms, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong diagnostic abilities and clinical documentation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough medical disability evaluations for Veterans.
• Conduct physical examinations, review patient histories, and evaluate how conditions impact daily functioning.
• Complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and provide medical opinions using electronic medical record systems.
• Ensure all documentation meets VA standards for accuracy and compliance.
• Work collaboratively with case management and quality assurance teams.
• Submit completed exam reports within 24–48 hours.

Skills

Diagnostic abilities

Clinical documentation

Organizational skills

Time management

Tools

EMR systems

Web-based platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gilder Search Group is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to perform comprehensive disability evaluations for Veterans in a diagnostic-driven clinical setting. You will conduct exams, review histories, and provide medical opinions using EMR systems in a timely, VA-compliant process.

The role requires an active NP license and NPI, with strong diagnostic and documentation skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This is a 1099 contract position with regular daily hours on Tue–Thu.