NP/PA – VA Disability Evaluations – Vernal, UT
TL;DR
Overview
Frontera is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to work as a VA Disability Examiner in Vernal, Utah. This is a contract assignment focused entirely on general medical disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans.
The role is open to nurse practitioners and physician assistants. You will review service treatment records, complete the standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires the VA requests, and document findings in a web-based examination platform.
There is no treatment and no prescribing. The schedule is 0.25 days per week, set in advance so it fits around a current position or a reduced clinical load.
Position Details
- Location: Within 50 miles of Vernal, Utah
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic
- Schedule: 0.25 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: $300 – $350 per day
- Licensure: Active, unrestricted Utah 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 Utah 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
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
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