Veteran Disability Examiner – Roswell, New Mexico
TL;DR
This Veteran Disability Examiner – Roswell, New Mexico role is for an APRN who wants predictable clinic hours and a clear purpose: helping Veterans access the benefits they’ve earned. You’ll complete structured disability evaluations in an outpatient setting, without ongoing treatment, call, or prescribing.
You’ll see 3–5 Veterans per day, Monday through Friday, with time to complete careful, accurate assessments. This work is about documentation, objectivity, and respect—giving each Veteran the space to tell their story and ensuring the record reflects it. Assessment experience helps but isn’t required; you’ll have tools and support for the exam process.
Position Details
- Location: Roswell, New Mexico
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; 8-hour day shift
- Start date: Upon hire and credentialing
- Assignment length / employment type: Contract, full-time
- Patient population: U.S. Veterans presenting for VA disability evaluations
- Daily volume: 3–5 Veterans per day, 5 days per week
- Clinical scope: Evaluative only; no treating, no prescribing
- Pay: $450 per day
- Work setting: In-person
Benefits / Coverage
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Web-based exam tool to streamline documentation
- Exam and technology support team
Responsibilities
- Review Veteran medical records and claims-related history before examinations
- Conduct focused, in-person disability evaluations in a clinic setting
- Perform detailed histories and physical exams relevant to each claim
- Document objective findings clearly and accurately using a web-based exam tool
- Submit completed electronic exam records within 24 hours of each visit
- Maintain flexible, respectful communication around appointment scheduling
- Uphold VA and clinic standards for timeliness, quality, and professionalism
Qualifications
Required:
- New Mexico state APRN license required
- Master’s degree
- Must be COVID-19 vaccinated
- Comfortable in an evaluative-only role (no treatment or prescribing)
Preferred:
- Prior assessment or disability evaluation experience
What to Expect Working With Frontera
Frontera is a small, focused team. You work with a recruiter who knows the details of this assignment and responds directly—no layers, no guessing. We keep you updated through each step, handle coordination with the clinic, and support credentialing so you can stay focused on patient care. Our goal is a straightforward process and a role that genuinely fits how you want to practice.
Application Process
- Submit your application online
- If your background aligns, a recruiter will contact you for an initial screening
- With your permission, your profile is shared directly with the facility
- You interview with the hiring team
- Credentialing and onboarding begin if both sides wish to move forward
- Your start date is confirmed once you’re fully cleared
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