Full Job Description
Hamme Health Associates is seeking qualified Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants to join our provider network as an independent contractor to perform general medical disability examinations for Veterans & Service Members in Daly City, CA.
*Applicants must currently reside within 50 miles of Daly City, CA.
We’re excited to let you know about an opportunity to give back to America’s heroes and help them receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits.
- Provider will complete the exam while interviewing the patient utilizing guided disability questionnaires (known as DBQs) for the claimed condition documenting the exam findings required by the VA through a web portal.
- You will be assigned a location to perform the exams and the clinic team will coordinate scheduling patients based on your availability.
- In this role, you will NOT treat, and you will NOT prescribe medication in this position.
- The practitioner will NOT be determining disability. This is determined by the VA.
- There is no On-Call requirements. Hours are flexible with your availability.
Job Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with an Independent License
- Must hold an active and unrestricted license.
- Interested in performing Independent Medical Assessments.
- Able to analyze data from the medical records and exam findings to complete the questionnaire and form medical opinions.
- Skilled at time management, able to stay on task and meet requirements.
- Proficiently use computer.
There is no chronic or acute disease management, treatment, medication plans, etc., it is just an objective evaluation of their claim for new and existing service-connected disability.
Our providers are proud to deliver high quality, convenient health assessments:
- Providing examinations for Service Members & Veterans to help them receive their VA disability benefits in a timely manner.
- Submitting electronic DBQ records within appropriate timelines.
Job Opportunities Available:
- Part-Time 1099 Agreement
- Full-Time 1099 Agreement
Pay:
- $450/per day; $225 half day
- We pay you directly, so no insurance billing is necessary
Benefits for Providers:
- Flexible schedule
- Web-based exam tool, reducing paperwork
- Exam and technology support team
- Positive impact on Service Members & Veterans who live and work in your community
Standard shift:
- Day shift: Mon-Fri
- Examinations begin with a review of the Service Member or Veteran’s medical electronic claims file.
- There is no On-Call requirements. Hours are flexible with your availability.
Typical Workflow:
- Exam Request Received > Testing and Exam Schedule > Provider Reviews Records > Veteran Exam Completion > Report Reviewed and Submitted
Work setting:
- Outpatient Clinic
Application Question(s):
- Are you fully COVID – 19 vaccinated?
- Do you currently reside within 50 miles of Daly City, CA?
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
License/Certification & Experience:
- State License must be in good standing. No Actions/Restrictions on License
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (APRN or NCCPA)
- 2 years Post-Graduate or Recent experience in a family practice or internal medicine office setting performing head-to-toe physical exams
- Assessment Experience (Preferred)
- Exams require head-to-toe physicals and independent medical opinions (IMO) may be requested
- Must be able to interpret EKG, ABI Doppler, TBI, & PFT tests that are performed in the clinic
- Willing to perform Papsmears/Pelvic/Rectal examinations
- Willing to perform Musculoskeletal Assessments with all range of motions, using a goniometer
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $450.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have 2 years Post-Graduate or Recent experience performing head-to-toe physical exams?
- Are you able to interpret EKG, ABI Doppler, TBI, & PFT tests? Refresher training is provided, but it is always beneficial if you have recent experience.
- Are you competent in performing Musculoskeletal Assessments with all range of motions, using a goniometer? Refresher training is provided, but it is always beneficial if you have recent experience.
- Are you willing to perform Papsmears/Pelvic/Rectal examinations? Refresher training is provided, but it is always beneficial if you have recent experience.
- How many days a week do you expect to be available to work?
- Do you currently reside within 50 miles of Daly City, CA ?
License/Certification:
- Independent License/Certification (APRN or NCCPA) (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person