Remote Locum Nurse Practitioner

Job Overview

  • Clinical License APRN
  • State(s) Nationwide

Full job description

We are seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners to conduct medical disability evaluations and assessments for Veterans.

This is a flexible locum opportunity designed for providers who maintain their own office and are interested in supplementing their existing practice. The role primarily involves interview-based evaluations, with some physical assessments, documentation, and follow-up administrative work.

Providers will complete Compensation & Pension examinations and other required health assessments used as part of the Veterans disability evaluation process.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform Compensation & Pension examinations.
  • Conduct Separation Health Assessments.
  • Complete primarily interview-based medical evaluations with some physical assessments.
  • Review relevant medical documentation and patient history.
  • Complete required evaluations within the designated provider portal.
  • Submit completed reports and Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) within 48 hours of examination completion.
  • Complete follow-up administrative work when required.
  • Respond to requests for addendums and medical opinions.
  • Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely clinical documentation.
  • Follow all established examination and reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree or higher.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in at least one of the following:
  • Internal Medicine
  • Family Practice
  • Orthopedic Surgery / Orthopedic-related clinical practice
  • Current and valid American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) certification.
  • Current and valid license/certification as either:
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP), or
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
  • Must maintain an established private office where examinations can be performed.
  • Must be properly licensed in the state where services will be provided.
  • Ability to complete required documentation and reports within established turnaround times.
  • Comfortable conducting both interview-based and basic physical assessments.

Credentialing Information Required

Qualified candidates should be prepared to provide:

  • Nurse Practitioner license number.
  • State or states in which currently licensed.
  • National Provider Identifier (NPI) number.
  • Current professional certifications and credentials.

Schedule

Providers may choose from flexible scheduling options, including:

  • Half days – approximately 4 hours
  • Full days – approximately 8 hours

Regular follow-up administrative work may also be required after scheduled examination days.

Pay: From $90.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have your own office?

Experience:

  • NP/PA: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • National Provider Identifier (NPI) number (Required)

Work Location: Remote

 

 

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