Remote Medical Disability Examiner - Physician Assistant

Loyal Source Government Services; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to conduct Compensation & Pension examinations for Veterans applying for VA disability benefits. The role involves medical record review, focused assessments, and issuing medical opinions in line with VA guidelines.

The examiner will document findings in reports, coordinate with healthcare professionals, and ensure HIPAA compliance. Some travel and charting from home may be required; active US PA license is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• A valid and unrestricted Physician Assistant license in the United States.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Military experience or familiarity with veterans' communities preferred.
• Completion of training in Medical Disability Evaluations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive C&P examinations and focused assessments.
• Review medical records and documents to support opinions.
• Render objective medical opinions within VA guidelines.
• Document findings in clear VA-formatted reports.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals and QA teams.
• Meet deadlines and manage scheduling for exams.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and data security.

Skills

Empathy

Analytical abilities

Communication skills

Ethics and integrity

Detail-oriented

Time management

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Physician Assistant degree

Active PA license

Tools

MS Word

MS Outlook

Adobe PDF

EMR systems

Job description

Loyal Source Government Services is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to conduct Compensation & Pension examinations for Veterans applying for VA disability benefits. The role involves medical record review, focused assessments, and issuing medical opinions in line with VA guidelines.

The examiner will document findings in reports, coordinate with healthcare professionals, and ensure HIPAA compliance. Some travel and charting from home may be required; active US PA license is essential.