Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant
NURSE PRACTITIONER GROUP LLC·City of Ithaca, New York
NURSE PRACTITIONER GROUP LLC·City of Ithaca, New York
Perform Compensation and Pension disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans, including focused history and physical exams. Complete accurate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and submit medical reports within required timelines.
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.
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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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)
Market context
In New York, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant roles are often in steady demand across outpatient, hospital, and specialty settings, especially where employers need clinicians who can work independently and adapt to varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for an advanced degree, active state licensure, current certification, and BLS, along with strong collaboration skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and focus your application on matching credentials and relevant clinical experience.
