VA Disability Nurse Practitioner – Santa Fe, NM
TL;DR
Overview
This VA Disability Nurse Practitioner – Santa Fe, New Mexico role is designed for an APRN who prefers focused clinical assessments without the demands of ongoing patient management. The work centers on Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams for U.S. Veterans in a structured outpatient clinic environment.
You’ll perform one-time disability evaluations, document objective findings, and complete electronic records using a guided web-based platform. There is no prescribing, treatment planning, or follow-up care involved. The schedule is predictable, patient volume is low, and support is built into the workflow.
This opening is well suited for providers who value clear expectations, consistent weekday hours, and meaningful work supporting Veterans through the disability evaluation process.
Position Details
- Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Employment type: Full-time
- Patient population: U.S. Veterans presenting for VA disability evaluations
- Daily volume: 3–5 Veterans per 8-hour day
- Clinical scope: Evaluative only; no prescribing or treatment
- Documentation: Web-based exam platform
- Work setting: In person
- Pay: $500–$550 per day
Benefits / Coverage
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Dedicated exam and technology support team
- Training provided
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-person VA disability Compensation & Pension exams
- Review medical history abstracts tied to each Veteran’s claim
- Perform structured physical assessments
- Document objective findings using the electronic exam platform
- Submit completed exam records within 24 hours
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation standards
- Communicate professionally with Veterans and clinic staff
Qualifications
Required:
- New Mexico state APRN license required
- Ability to work onsite in Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Ability to relocate prior to start date
Preferred:
- MSN or DNP
- Assessment experience
What to Expect Working With Frontera
Frontera works with a small, responsive recruiting team that stays directly involved throughout the process. You’ll have clear communication, straightforward updates, and credentialing support without unnecessary layers or delays.
We focus on making the process organized and transparent so clinicians know what to expect from first conversation through onboarding.
Application Process
- Submit your application online
- If aligned, a recruiter contacts you for an initial screening
- Your profile is presented directly to the facility
- You interview with the hiring team
- Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement
- Start date is confirmed once cleared
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