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Employer Job Description
From Pro Med Healthcare Services's posting. “We” and “our” refer to the employer.
We are seeking a qualified and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Grand Junction, Colorado (81506), supporting the Veterans Benefits Administration Medical Disability Examinations (VBA MDE) program.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with America's veterans by conducting Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations that help the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluate veterans' current health conditions in connection with their disability claims.
- Position Details
- Location: Grand Junction, CO 81506
- Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
- Employment Type: Part-Time
- Schedule: Monday and Tuesday
- Pay Rate: $56.25/hr
- Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Start Date: ASAP, pending training and credentialing
Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct medical assessments and examinations to help the VA evaluate veterans' current health conditions.
- Review each veteran's medical or mental health history before every examination using electronic bookmarks highlighting information relevant to their disability claims.
- Conduct patient interviews and appropriate physical examinations.
- Complete examination reports using web-based electronic documentation forms.
- Submit all electronic examination documentation within 24 hours of each appointment.
- Perform common examinations involving musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory conditions.
- Order ancillary services when necessary, including: X-rays
- Laboratory tests
- EKGs
- Pulmonary Function Tests (PFTs)
- Ankle-Brachial Index (ABI) testing
- Coordinate ancillary testing through on-site or nearby facilities, depending on clinic availability.
- Important Role Information
- This is an examination-only position focused on evaluating veterans' current health conditions.
- No patient treatment or ongoing care is involved.
- No medication prescribing is required.
- No treatment plans will be developed.
- The practitioner will not determine disability percentages or assign VA disability ratings.
- All examination documentation must be submitted within 24 hours of each appointment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications – Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
- Nationally recognized Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Current and active NP and RN licenses in the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Clinical experience relevant to the position is preferred.
- Must meet applicable CDC and state vaccination requirements.
Minimum Qualifications – Physician Assistant (PA)
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Current national PA certification.
- Current and active PA license in the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Relevant clinical experience preferred.
- Must meet applicable CDC and state vaccination requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
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