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Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

4/20/2026

Conduct focused history and physical exams for U.S. Veterans to complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires. Review medical records and provide objective medical opinions without the need for ongoing patient management or prescribing.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

The Nurse Practitioner Group is Nurse Practitioner owned and operated, committed to delivering outstanding service to a wide range of clients including the private sector, government, and social service agencies. We effectively fulfill the multidisciplinary healthcare staffing needs of our clients, while developing and maintaining strong interconnected relationships with professionals from various healthcare disciplines.

About the Role

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)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentMedical documentationDisability evaluationsHistory and physical examsEMR proficiencyCommunication skillsHIPAA complianceDiagnostic test ordering