Overview
This Nurse Practitioner – Veteran Disability Exams – Norfolk, Virginia opportunity is ideal for an experienced, compassionate NP who wants to support Veterans without the pressures of ongoing treatment or prescribing. You’ll focus strictly on high-quality, objective disability evaluations that help Veterans access the VA benefits they’ve earned.

Based in Norfolk, VA, this role offers a consistent weekday schedule, low daily volume, and an exam-only workflow. You’ll have time to complete careful assessments, document clearly, and leave at the end of the day without after-hours responsibilities.

Frontera partners closely with the examining organization so that you have clear expectations, an electronic documentation system, and responsive support for exam and technical questions.

Position Details

• Location: Norfolk, Virginia
• Role Type: Full-time (2 clinic days per week)
• Schedule:
  • 2 days per week
  • Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (no nights, weekends, or call)
• Daily Volume: Approximately 3–5 Veterans per day
• Scope of Practice:
  • Disability evaluations only
  • No treatment
  • No medication management or prescribing
• Patient Population: Adult Veterans applying for or updating VA disability benefits
• Compensation: $500.00 – $550.00 per day
• Work Setting: In-person clinic-based assessments

Benefits / Coverage

• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Review each Veteran’s medical records with a focus on disability-related history.
• Conduct structured, objective disability evaluations in person.
• Perform focused physical and/or mental health assessments as required by the disability claim.
• Document findings clearly and completely in the electronic system.
• Follow all VA and partner organization protocols for disability examinations.
• Maintain professional, trauma-informed communication with Veterans.
• Collaborate with support staff for scheduling, technical help, and exam coordination as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active, unrestricted APRN license
• Active, unrestricted Virginia state license required
• Current Nurse Practitioner certification (APRN)
• Ability to commute to Norfolk, VA 23502 and work on site
• Comfort working in an exam-only, non-treatment setting

Preferred:

• Prior experience performing VA or disability evaluations (helpful but not required)

What to Expect Working With Frontera
Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing partner. You’ll work with a small, focused team that knows the details of this assignment and respects your time.

• Direct, honest communication about the role and expectations
• A single point of contact who responds quickly
• Clear timelines and next steps—no guessing, no ghosting
• Support through credentialing and onboarding with the exam partner
• Ongoing check-ins once you start, so issues get addressed early

Application Process

• Submit your application through Frontera’s online system.
• If your background aligns, a recruiter will contact you for a brief screening to review details, schedule, and fit.
• With your approval, your profile is presented directly to the hiring organization.
• You complete an interview with the clinical or hiring team.
• Upon mutual agreement, credentialing and paperwork begin.
• Your start date is confirmed once you’re cleared and scheduled.

If you’re ready to use your clinical skills to support Veterans in a focused, exam-only role in Norfolk, we invite you to apply.