Nurse Practitioner 1099

Job Description

Job Description

N urse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (1099 Contract)

Trusted Medical, PLLC

Location: Baton Rouge, LA

About Us

Trusted Medical, PLLC is the clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera ( We specialize in serving Veterans by improving access to disability evaluations and separation health assessments required by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). J

In addition, Trusted Medical supports a range of local and national government occupational health programs, such as the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Secret Service, and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).

Join our growing team and help serve those who have served our country.

Position Summary

This role primarily supports the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) by conducting medical assessments for Veterans who are separating from military service or applying for VA disability benefits. The role mainly focuses on VA assessments, while also supporting Trusted Medical’s additional occupational health services across local and national government contracts, as needed.

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP or PA-C) performs in-person clinical evaluations and completes Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) used by the VA to determine benefit eligibility. These evaluations include focused clinical exams such as musculoskeletal assessments, range of motion testing, and documentation of findings.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Providers may also support new clinic openings, train new clinicians, provide coverage across existing sites, and support other occupational service contracts.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Contract (1099) position
• Up to 40 hours per week, based on business needs
• Monday–Friday schedule
• No weekends or holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, Veteran-centered care during all patient interactions
• Perform comprehensive clinical evaluations primarily for VA disability assessments, including completion of Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
• Support Trusted Medical’s additional occupational health services across local and national government contracts, as needed
• Accurately complete and submit all required documentation within 3 business days
• Maintain high standards of customer service and operational excellence
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Apply strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
• Adapt to varying clinical workflows based on VA and occupational health service needs
• Support onboarding and training of new providers as directed
• Ability to support ancillary services (EKG, PFT, ABI, phlebotomy), when needed
• Duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited program
• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification (Family or Adult)
• Active, unrestricted license in one or more of the following states:
  AZ, CA, CT, DC, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SD, TX, VA
• Current BLS certification

Preferred Experience

• At least 2 years in primary care, internal medicine, or occupational medicine
• Experience working with Veterans, the VA, or federal healthcare systems

Skills & Competencies

• Strong clinical skills in family or internal medicine
  • (e.g., musculoskeletal exams [~70% of cases], basic neurological exams)
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines consistently
• Proven reliability, professionalism, and accountability
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHRs)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Health Requirements

Required:

• TB screening (within the last year)
• Hepatitis B titers (within the last year) demonstrating immunity, or willingness to begin vaccination series

Strongly Recommended:

• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters
• MMR titers (within the last year)
• Varicella titers (within the last year)
• Tdap vaccination (within 10 years)
• Current seasonal influenza vaccination

Compensation

• Hourly rate: commensurate with experience and locality