Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)

Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – VA Disability Exams-Part-time Hybrid

HCRI is hiring NPs and PAs to conduct VA disability determination exams for an independent medical examination group. These structured, evaluation-only clinics offer a predictable workflow with no administrative burden.

NP/PA Responsibilities

• Perform forensic, low-acuity outpatient disability exams using VA DBQs
• Evaluation-only: no ongoing care, prescribing, procedures, treatment plans, or follow-up
• Complete focused histories and physical exams and document objective findings
• Review medical records as needed and submit DBQs accurately and on time
• Use our electronic platform, with documentation completed remotely after clinic

NP/PA Schedule

• 1–2 days per week
• Part-time, flexible schedule
• No nights, call, or weekends
• Defined clinic blocks at HCRI-leased, equipped medical offices

NP/PA Pay

• $30 per completed/accepted DBQ, paid monthly
• Typical productivity: approximately $60–$100+ per hour, depending on exam mix and pace
• $5,000 bonus after 500 accepted DBQs
• Typical 8-hour day: approximately $540–$900

NP/PA Training / Coverage / Technology

• Malpractice coverage provided
• Onboarding approximately 6–8 hours, self-paced, including credentialing and training
• VA training is free and CME-eligible
• Provider supplies a computer and reliable internet; hardware is not provided

NP/PA Requirements

• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in good standing in Texas
• New graduates are welcome
• VA/disability exam experience is not required
• Strong fit for detail-oriented clinicians who enjoy structured examinations and documentation