Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant- Veteran Disability Evaluations

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Veterans Disability Examinations

Location: Within 100 miles of Trumansburg, NY
Pay: $700–$750 per day
Job Type: Contract/Per Diem
Work Location: In person at the provider’s office

Frontera Search is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct Compensation and Pension (C&P) disability examinations for Veterans. Candidates must reside within 100 miles of Trumansburg, New York, and have access to their own suitable clinical office where examinations can be performed.

This is an evaluation-only position with no ongoing patient care, treatment, medication management, or prescribing. Providers conduct focused medical assessments, complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and provide medical opinions when requested. Examiners document their clinical findings but do not determine Veterans’ disability ratings or compensation.

Responsibilities

• Review service treatment records, medical histories, and previous examination reports
• Conduct thorough, in-person disability examinations involving multiple body systems
• Complete applicable DBQs and requested medical opinions
• Document examination findings accurately using an electronic platform
• Order or interpret diagnostic testing when clinically indicated and within the provider’s scope of practice
• Submit completed examination documentation within 24–48 hours
• Follow established procedures if a medical or behavioral health emergency arises
• Provide compassionate, professional, and respectful service to every Veteran

Required Qualifications

• Must reside within 100 miles of Trumansburg, NY
• Must have access to a suitable clinical office where Veterans can be examined
• Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license
• Current national certification appropriate to the provider’s profession
• Ability to independently perform focused medical evaluations across multiple body systems
• Experience using electronic medical records
• Strong clinical documentation and computer skills
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities

Preferred Experience

• Previous C&P or disability-examination experience
• Experience working with Veterans or the Department of Veterans Affairs
• Background in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, occupational medicine, or urgent care

Why Providers Enjoy This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation of $700–$750 per day
• Compensation may be negotiable based on experience
• Evaluation-only clinical work
• No treatment plans or follow-up care
• No medication management or prescribing
• No insurance billing
• Predictable scheduling and patient volume
• Dedicated administrative and credentialing support
• Meaningful opportunity to serve Veterans

Frontera Search Partners is a boutique healthcare staffing firm that provides transparent communication, streamlined credentialing, and ongoing support throughout each assignment.

If you are looking for a flexible clinical opportunity that allows you to serve Veterans from your own practice without the demands of ongoing patient care, apply today to learn more.

Application Questions

• Do you live within 100 miles of Trumansburg, NY?
• Do you have access to your own clinical office where you can conduct in-person examinations?

License/Certification

• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license (Required)
• Current NP or PA national certification (Required)

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Pay: $700.00 - $750.00 per day

Application Question(s):

• Do you live within 100 miles of Trumansburg, NY?
• Do you have access to your own clinical space in which you can see patients? If you do not, please do not apply.

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• Advanced practice provider: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• NP-C (Preferred)
• PA-C (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $700 - $750