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 & Readiness Examinations for Veterans & Service Members in Santa Maria, CA.
*Applicants must currently reside within 50 miles of Santa Maria, CA.
We’re excited to let you know about an opportunity to give back to America’s heroes – either to help Veterans & Service members receive their well-deserved Veterans Affairs (VA) disability benefits or to help our countries service members on reserve with their required one-time readiness examinations prior to deployment.
- 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.
- Providing one-time Readiness Examinations for our Service Members on Reserve.
- 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 Santa Maria, 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 Santa Maria, CA?
License/Certification:
- Independent License/Certification (APRN or NCCPA) (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person