Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
Job Type
Full-time
Description

Location: Ithaca, NY | W-2 Position | Flexible Schedule | Full Time


At The Nurse Practitioner Group, LLC, we support U.S. Veterans through high-quality disability evaluations while offering providers flexibility, autonomy, and strong work-life balance.


We are seeking Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to perform Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams for Veterans in Ithaca, NY.


This is a non-treatment role focused on:

  • Focused history & physical exams
  • Medical documentation
  • Disability evaluations
  • Completing VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)

No prescribing, no ongoing patient care, and no on-call responsibilities.


Day in the Life

  • Conduct C&P disability exams according to VA guidelines
  • Review medical records and perform focused assessments
  • Complete accurate DBQ documentation and medical opinions
  • Submit reports within required timelines (24-48hrs)
  • Order diagnostic testing when clinically indicated (labs, imaging, EKG, etc.)
  • Maintain HIPAA compliance and professionalism
  • Review records in EMR/provider portal
  • Evaluate Veterans during scheduled appointments
  • Complete DBQs and documentation
  • Work independently with administrative support


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Requirements

Qualifications

Required

  • MSN, DNP, PA-C, MD, or DO from an accredited program
  • Active New York license
  • Current board certification (AANP, ANCC, NCCPA, etc.)
  • BLS certification
  • Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
  • EMR/computer proficiency
  • Must provide a laptop
  • Smartphone for work communication and system access

Preferred

  • Experience with C&P exams, disability evaluations, or occupational health
  • Familiarity with VA/DBQ documentation
  • 1+ year provider experience preferred (new grads welcome)
Salary Description
$450/day