Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant Per Diem (C) (Mobile, AL)

Job Description

Job Description

Trusted Medical LLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of National Coordination Center ( We specialize serving Veterans by reducing wait times for them to gain access to disability screens required to be evaluated for VA benefits. Help serve those who have served us by joining our growing team! Given the state for this position location requires mid-level providers to enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician, strong preference will be given to mid-level providers with existing physician relationships that can be leveraged for this position.

Trusted Medical is the clinical delivery affiliate of the National Coordination Center ( This role will directly support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in conducting assessments for determination of disability benefits for Veterans applying for benefits from the VA. The Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician will perform face to face clinical assessments of the Veteran and provide assessment documentation on findings. These assessments will be conducted in a variety of assigned and agreed upon locations with set schedules.

 

The Mid-Level Provider or Provider will perform an in-person visit with the Veterans to perform evaluations to complete the required Disability Benefits Questionnaire (DBQ) for submission to VA for eligibility determination. DBQs include questions that require direct clinical exam of the Veteran in the office (e.g., testing range of motion of joints, documentation of crepitus, etc.) which cannot be done via virtual encounter. This effort will decrease a backlog of overdue assessments and to assist VA with adequately determining Veteran benefits. In addition to directly performing medical exams independently or under the supervisor a licensed provider, the Mid-Level Provider or Provider will coordinate with other assigned project teams and internal corporate divisions to ensure all aspects of assigned project(s) are maintaining continuous quality progress and meeting contractual obligations. This role requires excellent and expeditious assessment skills. In some cases, additional testing will be required which may require local assistance and coordination. Ideal candidates have a proven track record of high reliability working in a very independent atmosphere with little oversight. We value compassionate care of this unique population.

 

1. Hours: This role is part-time per diem (all per diem professionals will be given priority for full-time positions if employee performance is good)
2. Position Location: This position is in the location detailed in the job posting.
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Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepare for and deliver exceptional patient handling and care during all interactions
2. Complete and submit all required documentation timely and completely, including DBQs in the required format
3. Participate and contribute to all work activity and organized meetings, sharing point of view and recommendations
4. Identify and develop new opportunities to create and deliver value to the client. Identify secondary service offering potentials while supporting primary assignment
5. Support the development and delivery of differentiated service offerings and capabilities.
6. Contribute to intellectual capital
7. Support organization by practicing fiscal responsibility as well as maintaining compliance with policies and regulations. Further support by contributing to operational developments, process improvement initiatives and strategic planning
8. Provide delivery and operational excellence by delivering exceptional service, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, embracing change with agility and adaptability, and maintaining accountabilities for all assigned commitments
9. Demonstrate leadership qualities by developing and pursuing ongoing career development goals, and providing knowledge transfer of applicable learning to organization team members
10. Apply clinical skills to include data gathering and analysis, communications with an emphasis on relationship development and growth, demonstration and application of knowledge and expertise in specialized areas

 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Collaborative Agreement:

• Given the state for this position location requires mid-level providers to enter into a collaborative agreement with a physician, strong preference will be given to mid-level providers with existing physician relationships that can be leveraged for this position

Required Education/Experience:

• Current and uninterrupted licensure: Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant
• Education/Experience Strongly Preferred:
• Experience with providing care for the Veteran population
• Experience working with or for VA or supporting federal healthcare clients/organizations

Technological Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft products: Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Experienced in one or more major Electronic Health Records
• Experience with electronic healthcare records design and use of patient experience solutions

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to initiate and follow through on work independently
• Proven ability to be prompt, punctual, and reliable
• Proven problem-solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems, and recommend solutions based on our current or potential future capabilities
• Proven ability to establish and foster significant relationships
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Highly developed interpersonal and customer relationship management skills
• Ability to lead change management initiatives
• Professional demeanor, strong work ethic, discrete, resourceful, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Exercises fiscal responsibilities
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong ethics and sound judgment