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
