About this opportunity
Pro Med HealthCare Services lists this Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - General Medical Examiner ( opportunity in roseburg, Oregon. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position will review pertinent medical history documentation and provide one-time, non-treatment
compensation and pension exams for Veterans. The Practitioner will capture responses during the exam
through a web-based examination form; all documentation will be completed electronically. Completed
exams are sent to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for disability award determinations. You will
electronically document the exam findings required by the VA through the web portal based on questions
presented in the disability benefits questionnaires and medical opinions requested by the Veterans Affairs
Regional Office. The examiner does not make disability determinations. The United States Veterans
Administration makes all disability determinations.
This role performs Disability Assessments on Veterans. You will not treat, and you will not prescribe
medication in this position. This is an in-person position.
Read Order request(s) including any remarks, questions, directions, or requests for opinion;
thorough review of medical history including service records and previous exams. This includes
refuting previous medical opinions from previous examiners
Responsibilities:
Explain the exam process to the veteran and confirm the claimed conditions with the Veteran
Completes appropriate Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQ) and Medical Opinions (MO)
through the Electronic Medical Records System (EMR) during the exam and provides necessary
documentation to the VA with a full understanding of the Veteran's claimed contention(s)
Provide Compensation and Pension exams and in some cases order and interpret diagnostic tests
including, but not limited to lab work, spirometry, and ECGs
Complete chart and submit exam within 24-48 hours after the exam is completed
Follows appropriate and applicable protocol if behavioral health or medical emergencies occur Key
Key Attributes:
Able to analyze data from the VA medical records and medical literature related to assessments and
assessment outcomes
Works well independently and has strong time management skills
Ability to meet deadlines
Computer and technology proficiency
Ability to collaborate with staff that are on-site and remote
Requirement Qualifications:
Unrestricted State medical licensure without limitations to perform the full scope of authorized
practice
Demonstrates compassion and professionalism and a commitment to providing excellent service
and care
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and
using EMR and platforms
Ability to perform focused evaluations on all bodily systems
Skilled in professional communication, critical thinking, and informed-care decision making
Works independently and can manage time in order to provide a quality service while meeting set
deadlines
Commitment to serving Veterans, including those with service animals, ensuring they are not
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Worksite address
roseburg, OR, 97470, US
Who can apply
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