Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

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)