Nurse Practitioner - Westminster, CO

Nurse Practitioner - Westminster, CO (254059) Westminster, Colorado Salary: USD124000 - USD145000 per year + Full Benefits FREE OF COST Nurse Practitioner – Veteran Disability Assessor (C&P Examiner) Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 4:30PM (Full‑Time) Employment Type: W-2 Full benefits at no cost for all Nurse Practitioners and their dependents Health Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Continuing Education Reimbursement Holidays off Accruting PTO Role Type: Investigative / Assessment (Non‑Treatment) Setting: Outpatient Clinic (Optum Serve Veteran Services) Position Overview As a Nurse Practitioner – Veteran Disability Assessor (C&P Examiner) , you will perform Compensation & Pension (C&P) Examinations for Veterans and separating service members. This is a non‑treatment, investigative role focused on disability evaluations and medical documentation. You will conduct comprehensive medical examinations, review medical records, and provide objective medical opinions that assist the VA in determining service‑connected disability benefits. There is no : Prescribing medications Chronic disease management Instead, you serve as the medical expert responsible for providing accurate, evidence‑based evaluations. Key Responsibilities Perform Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and Separation Health Assessments (SHAs). Review Veteran medical records and relevant claim documentation. Conduct focused and comprehensive physical examinations. Diagnose medical conditions and provide objective medical opinions (nexus opinions) based on examination findings and medical history. Order and interpret labs, X‑rays, and other diagnostic testing when necessary. Complete all documentation and submit examination findings through the online portal within 24 hours of the examination. Clinical Workflow Average examination time is 1.5–3 hours. More complex cases may require additional time. Team Support Collaborate with a local clinical team and Market Manager to ensure high‑quality, objective examinations. Qualifications Experience in Primary Care, Occupational Health, or Disability Assessments is preferred but not required. Strong physical assessment and clinical evaluation skills. Comfortable using cloud‑based EHRs and online documentation systems. A commitment to providing objective, evidence‑based medical evaluations for the Veteran community. Why This Role? No weekends, holidays, or on‑call responsibilities No prescribing or medication management No insurance prior authorizations No ongoing patient treatment or follow‑up care Lower‑stress clinical environment Supervising physician provided by Optum to meet Colorado state requirements All required IT equipment provided #J-18808-Ljbffr Medix