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  • Flexible schedule

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 Roanoke, VA.

*Applicants must currently reside within 50 miles of Roanoke, VA.

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 Roanoke, VA?

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 Roanoke, VA?

License/Certification:

  • Independent License/Certification (APRN or NCCPA) (Required)

Shift availability:

  • Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

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