Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) Veteran C&P Examiner

Location: Within 25 Miles of Des Moines, IA
Schedule: 1 Days per Week
Compensation: $600- $700/day

Position Overview

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to perform Compensation & Pension (C&P) disability examinations for U.S. military Veterans in the Des Moines, IA area. This is a part-time, 1-day-per-week opportunity focused solely on conducting disability evaluations for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). There is no treatment, prescribing, or follow-up care , allowing providers to focus on objective medical assessments in a structured outpatient setting. VA disability exams are used to evaluate Veterans' claimed conditions and are completed using standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).

Responsibilities

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations for Veterans.
• Review medical records and service history prior to each evaluation.
• Perform focused physical examinations and complete VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs).
• Accurately document objective medical findings in accordance with VA standards.
• Complete timely electronic documentation.
• Collaborate with clinical and administrative staff to ensure efficient exam workflow.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Oregon NP or PA license.
• Current national board certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently with excellent attention to detail.
• Previous C&P, disability evaluation, occupational medicine, or primary care experience is preferred but not required.

Position Highlights

• 1 days per week
• $600 $700 per day
• No treatment or prescribing
• No call, weekends, or hospital responsibilities
• Predictable outpatient schedule
• Opportunity to serve Veterans through meaningful disability evaluations

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