NP's Needed in Soldotna, AK

Job #47702

Nurse Practitioners - Veteran Comp and Pension Exams

Location: Soldotna, AK - must be able to commute - within 50 miles of facilities/practice

1099 Contract Position

• Need is on a PRN basis, ongoing
• Willing to accept: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, etc, or anyone with a background in general medicine, or experience with compensation and pension.
• Two (2) options for coverage - Travel and perform exams at VES leased facility and/or schedule Veterans within your own practice
• Option to work ½ days(4-hours) and/or full days(8-hours) - possible weekend hours available
• One-Time non-treatment C&P exams + separation health assessments
• Exams are primarily interview-based with some physical assessment: range of motion testing, muscle strength testing.
• No prescribing, no treatment
• Quick credentialing & onboarding
• DMA certification available (can get CME credits) – will need to obtain once privileged if not already certified
• Use of Goniometer required
• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.
• Own personal laptop (NO MACs)
• Training shall be provided for all Reporting/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs)
  • Reporting/DBQs must be submitted within 48 hours upon exam completion - no narrative report. End product is completion of standardized form(s).
• Evaluations to be completed in VES's provider portal
• Record review is required in most cases
• Follow up administrative work will be required on a regular basis (addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics)

Requirements -

• AK license
• Must be located within a 50 miles radius (no exceptions)
• Prior experience with compensation and pension exams a plus
• Familiar/experience using a goniometer
• DMA certification - can obtain once accepted - (online modules)
• Must have own personal laptop
• Familiar with Musculoskeletal, Diabetes, and Cardio required
• Proficient in METs testing, evaluating and diagnosing respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions.

If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send resume and call or email.

Sincerely,

Sandee McNaughton

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