Overview

Frontera is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to work as a VA Disability Examiner in Kirksville, MO. This is a contract assignment focused entirely on general medical disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans.

Open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Each examination involves a records review, the standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires the VA requests, and documentation in a web-based platform.

The schedule is 3 days per week, set in advance so it fits around a current position or a reduced clinical load. The scope is evaluation only — no treatment and no prescribing.

Position Details

• Location: Within 50 miles of Kirksville, MO
• Facility type: Outpatient clinic
• Schedule: 3 days per week
• Employment type: Contract
• Work setting: In person, evaluation only
• Patient population: U.S. Veterans undergoing disability evaluations
• Documentation: Web-based examination platform
• Compensation: $600 – $700 per day
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted MO license required

Responsibilities

• Review service treatment records before each examination
• Conduct general medical disability evaluations across all body systems
• Perform the diagnostic testing the examination requires
• Complete the relevant Disability Benefits Questionnaires
• Provide opinions when requested and within your scope of practice
• Document findings in the web-based examination platform
• Submit completed examinations within required timelines
• Maintain professional, respectful interactions with every Veteran

Qualifications

Required

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensure
• Board eligibility or certification
• Active, unrestricted MO license
• Ability to complete independent evaluations and documentation within required timelines

Preferred

• Prior VA or Compensation and Pension (C&P) examination experience
• Previous experience performing general medical disability evaluations

Why Providers Enjoy This Role

• Clinic days scheduled in advance
• Evaluation-only scope with no treatment or prescribing
• No ongoing patient management or follow-up care
• Standardized forms and clear submission deadlines
• Work that applies your training directly to Veterans’ disability claims

What to Expect Working With Frontera

Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing agency. You will work directly with a recruiter who knows this assignment, provides timely updates, and supports you through credentialing and onboarding.

We communicate what we know, answer questions directly, and follow up consistently. You will know where things stand at every stage.

Application Process

• Submit your application online
• If your background aligns with the opportunity, a recruiter will contact you for an initial screening
• Your profile is presented directly to the facility
• You interview with the hiring team
• Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement
• Your start date is confirmed once credentialing and required clearances are complete