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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant -

Veterans Disability Examinations Location:

Ridgecrest, CA 93556

Pay:

$700-$750 per day

Job Type:

Contract/Per Diem Work Location:

In person Frontera Search is seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to conduct in-person Compensation and Pension (C&P) disability examinations for Veterans. This is an evaluation-only position. There is no ongoing patient care, treatment, medication management, or prescribing. Providers perform focused medical assessments, complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and provide medical opinions when requested. Examiners document their clinical findings but do not determine Veterans' disability ratings or compensation. Responsibilities Review service treatment records, medical histories, and previous examination reports Conduct thorough, in-person disability examinations involving multiple body systems Document examination findings accurately using an electronic platform Complete all applicable DBQs and requested medical opinions Order or interpret diagnostic testing when clinically indicated and within the provider's scope of practice Submit completed examination documentation within 24-48 hours Follow established procedures if a medical or behavioral health emergency arises Provide every Veteran with compassionate, professional, and respectful service Required Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program Active, unrestricted NP or PA license Current national certification as an NP-C or PA-C Ability to independently conduct focused medical evaluations across multiple body systems Experience using electronic medical records Strong clinical documentation and computer skills Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities Ability to commute to Ridgecrest, CA 93556 Preferred Experience Previous C&P or disability-examination experience Experience working with Veterans or the Department of Veterans Affairs Background in primary care, family medicine, internal medicine, occupational medicine, or urgent care Why Providers Enjoy This Opportunity Competitive compensation of $700-$750 per day Compensation may be negotiable based on experience Evaluation-only clinical work No treatment plans or follow-up care No medication management or prescribing No insurance billing Predictable scheduling and patient volume Dedicated administrative and credentialing support Meaningful opportunity to serve Veterans Frontera Search Partners is a boutique healthcare staffing firm that supports providers throughout the assignment process. Our team offers transparent communication, streamlined credentialing, and ongoing assistance so you can focus on delivering high-quality evaluations. If you are looking for a flexible clinical opportunity that allows you to serve Veterans without the demands of traditional patient care, we would be glad to speak with you. Apply today to learn more. License/Certification Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP-C) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) credential (Required) Active NP or PA license (Required) #advance1

Pay:

$700.00 - $750.00 per day Application Question(s): Do you live within 50 miles of Ridgecrest, CA?

Education:

Master's (Required)

Experience:

Advanced practice provider: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

NP-C (Preferred) PA-C (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Ridgecrest, CA 93556 (Required)

Work Location:

In person