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 Service Members & Veterans in Killeen, TX.
*Applicants must currently reside within 50 miles of Killeen, TX.
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 our 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 Contract
- Full-Time 1099 Contract
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; Weekend Availability
- 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 Killeen, TX?
Education:
- Master’s (Required)
License/Certification:
- License and Certification (Required)
- Assessment experience a plus but not required.
- State License must be in good standing.
- Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant (Preferred)
- Board Certification (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $450.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Day shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you currently reside within 50 miles of Killeen, TX?
License/Certification:
- independent license (Required)
- APRN or NCCPA License/Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Killeen, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person