What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner Disability Examiner position at The Judge Group?
Medical Disability Examiner
The Judge Group is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Physician Assistants (PA) to join our provider network. In this role, you will work as an independent contractor conducting medical disability examinations for retired military veterans.
Job Highlights
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
The Judge Group is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners (NP), and Physician Assistants (PA) to join our provider network. In this role, you will work as an independent contractor conducting medical disability examinations for retired military veterans.
Job Highlights
- Low Risk: No treatment plans, no ongoing patient care, and no medication prescriptions.
- Extreme Flexibility: Choose between half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) shifts.
- Fast Onboarding: Rapid credentialing process allows you to start within 2 to 3 weeks.
- Paid Training: Comprehensive training provided by the VA/VES (certification remains valid for 5 years).
- Complete DBQs: Administer and fill out Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) for veterans.
- Review Records: Analyze medical and military histories to gather clinical evidence.
- Conduct Exams: Perform face-to-face examinations consisting primarily of interviews and light physical assessments (e.g., range of motion and muscle strength testing).
- Formulate Opinions: Synthesize diagnostic data to determine if a veteran's medical condition is service-related.
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
- Active, unrestricted NP license in the state of practice.
- Board certification from the ANCC or AANP.
- Valid collaborating or supervising physician agreement (where applicable).
- 2 years of experience as an NP required (5 years preferred).
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited PA program.
- Active, unrestricted PA license in the state of practice.
- Board certification from the NCCPA.
- Valid collaborating or supervising physician agreement.
- 2 years of experience as a PA required (5 years preferred).