Overview

For a Nurse Practitioner/PA in Richland, WA, this assignment puts four eight-hour clinic days and up to five Veteran examinations per day at the center of the workweek. The opening is with Region 4 – Optum Serve at 1776 Fowler Street in Richland, Washington. Facility hours are 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and the position is classified as full-time.

The clinical focus is compensation and pension disability assessment. You will review relevant medical information, conduct structured examinations, and document findings that support the VA benefits process. The work follows an evaluation workflow rather than an ongoing patient-management model, with attention to the examination itself and the records needed to complete it.

Position Details

• Role: Nurse practitioner or physician assistant
• Location: 1776 Fowler Street, Richland, Washington
• Client: Region 4 – Optum Serve
• Work setting: In-person disability evaluations
• Schedule: Full-time, four 8-hour days each week
• Facility hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
• Daily volume: Up to 5 examinations
• Patient population: Veterans undergoing disability assessments
• Travel: No travel required
• Pay range: $550–$600 per day

Nurse Practitioner/PA in Richland, WA: Responsibilities

• Record examination findings clearly and maintain organized electronic documentation.
• Review medical histories and claim-related information relevant to each scheduled assessment.
• Conduct structured, in-person compensation and pension examinations for Veterans.
• Complete the physical assessments called for by the examination workflow.
• Use the client’s web-based examination platform to document the visit and prepare examination records.
• Submit completed documentation within the client’s required timeframes.
• Follow established examination protocols and documentation requirements.
• Keep examination records accurate and organized throughout the reporting workflow.

Each assessment brings together relevant history, findings from the in-person visit, and an electronic record of the examination. Careful record review and complete documentation are central parts of the clinical assignment. The goal is to provide a clear account of the evaluation for the established disability-review process.

Qualifications

Required

• Nurse practitioner or physician assistant professional background.
• Ability to provide in-person examination coverage in Richland for four eight-hour days each week.
• Ability to review clinical records, complete structured assessments, and document findings electronically.
• Ability to follow the client’s examination workflow and meet documentation requirements.

Preferred

• Previous assessment or evaluation experience.

Why Providers Enjoy This Role

• A defined daily examination volume of up to five visits, with time organized around assessment and documentation.
• One Richland work location and no travel requirement.
• Four eight-hour clinic days each week, within the stated facility hours.
• A focused role supporting Veterans through structured disability evaluations.

What to Expect Working With Frontera

Frontera coordinates the recruiting process and supports credentialing as an assignment moves forward. You will have a recruiter to discuss the role, explain the next steps, and provide updates through the hiring process. The emphasis is on direct communication and organized coordination, from the initial conversation to the confirmed start.

Application Process

1. Submit your application and professional background for review.
2. Speak with a Frontera recruiter about your experience, availability, and interest in assessment work.
3. If aligned, move forward with presentation to the client and an interview with the hiring team.
4. Begin credentialing once there is mutual agreement to proceed.
5. Confirm the start date after the required onboarding steps are complete.