Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Crescent City CA
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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 PRN: 2 days/month (8am-5pm)
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.
Proficiently use a computer.
Requirements
- Must hold a current and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (NCCPA accredited) license.- Meets the credentialing requirements set forth by the VA.
Benefits
Guaranteed day rate of $500-$550 (commensurate with experience).
- Training and continued support provided
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.
PandoLogic. Keywords: Nurse Practitioner (NP), Location: Crescent City, CA - 95531 , PL: 603177367