LOCUM Nurse Practitioner
Company: Top Docs, Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
(Only QUALIFIED Healthcare Professionals accepted) Family-NP -
TGB3 is seeking to contract a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician
Assistant (PA-C) to perform Compensation & Pension Exams (C&P)
for our military Veterans at various sites through the USA.
Length: 6-12 months (option to extend)
Start Date: ASAP quick credentialing to train-onboard
Hours: 3 Days a week Part-time-24 hours per week
Pay: TOP HOURLY RATE
Location - Oakland, CA
Contract Description
Your services support the Veterans Benefits Administration Medical
Disabilities Examinations program. Veterans are scheduled for
appointments at contracted facilities for compensation and pension
exams and embeds practitioners in facilities as needs warrant.
Dedicated facilities are in areas where there is a large Veteran
population with the potential for high volume.
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The compensation and pension exam helps the VA answer questions
about Veterans current health. The practitioners will not decide
the percent of disability or rating, develop treatment plans, or
prescribe medication.
Completed documentation is sent to the VA for final determination
on all disability claims.
Prior to the exam, the practitioner reviews a Veterans medical or
mental health history, using electronic bookmarks that highlight
the portions applicable to the Veterans claimed condition.
The practitioner is guided through a web-based examination form in
Clients Provider Portal to capture the Veterans responses during
the exam.
Electronic exam documentation is known as a Disability Benefits
Questionnaire (DBQ) and must be submitted promptly within 48 hours
of each appointment.
The number of DBQs completed per exam will vary based on the
Veterans claimed conditions.
Administrative time is provided to complete exam documentation and
ensure timely submission.
The documentation is reviewed by a team of medical professionals to
ensure contract compliance and guarantee the verbiage aligns with
customer requirements.
Requests for changes or corrections to exam documentation must be
submitted within 48 hours of the appointment.
Review pertinent medical history documentation and provide
one-time, non-treatment compensation and pension exams for
Veterans.
The Practitioner will capture responses during the exam through a
web-based examination form; all documentation will be completed
electronically.
Completed exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
for disability award determinations.
General Medical take 45 minutes to several hours, depending on
number of disabilities being claimed; Practitioner will be provided
an approximate appointment length estimate for each scheduled exam,
based on the Veterans claim(s)
General Medical Exams:
Common exams include musculoskeletal, cardio, and respiratory
Ancillaries (X-rays, labs, EKGs, PFTs, ABIs) may be ordered and
will be conducted on location or nearby
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Education-Qualifications
Qualified candidates must have a masters degree in Nursing (NP) or
successfully completed an approved Physician Assistant (PA)
program.
Primary care experience is required. Qualified candidates must be
actively licensed and able to work independently and as part of a
team, have good interpersonal skills and a willingness to be
flexible and adapt to changing situations. Candidates must possess
basic computer skills.
*Compensation exam or VA experience is preferred, but not required.
Module Training is provided.
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Please send your CV to tzinda@tgb3ent.com along with the best
date-time to schedule a call to discuss this contract opportunity.
We look forward to working with you, as you work to serve Americas
Heroes.
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