Advanced Practice Examiner – Visalia, California
TL;DR
Overview
Frontera is seeking a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to work as a VA Disability Examiner in Visalia, California. This is a contract assignment focused entirely on general medical disability evaluations for U.S. Veterans.
It suits nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The work involves reviewing service treatment records, completing the standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires, and documenting findings in a web-based platform.
There is no treatment and no prescribing. You would work 1 day per week, with dates confirmed ahead of time rather than assigned week to week.
Position Details
- Location: Within 25 miles of Visalia, California
- Facility type: Outpatient clinic
- Schedule: 1 day 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 California license required
Responsibilities
- Conduct general medical disability evaluations across all body systems
- Review service treatment records before each examination
- 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 California 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
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