Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant Part-Time Kansas City, MO

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our team in Kansas City, Missouri (64131), supporting the Veterans Benefits Administration Medical Disability Examinations (VBA MDE) program.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with America's veterans by conducting Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations that help the Department of Veterans Affairs evaluate veterans' current health conditions in connection with their disability claims.

Position Details

• Location: Kansas City, MO 64131
• Position: Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Schedule: 3 days per week
• Pay Rate: $56.25 per hour / $550/day
• Start Date: ASAP, pending training and credentialing
• Experience: New graduates are welcome to apply!

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments that help the VA answer questions about the Veterans’ current health.
• Prior to every exam, the practitioner reviews each Veteran’s medical or mental health history, using electronic bookmarks that highlight the portions applicable to the Veteran’s claim(s) condition.
• This material, paired with the Veteran’s responses collected during the exam, guides the practitioner through our web-based examination form.
• Electronic exam documentation needs to be submitted within 24 hours of each appointment.
• Common exams include: musculoskeletal, cardio and respiratory.
• Ancillaries (X-rays, labs, EKGs, PFTs, ABIs) may be ordered and will be conducted on-site or nearby depending on clinic capability.
• The practitioner will not make a determination of percent of disability or rating, develop any treatment plans or prescribe medication.
• Electronic exam documentation must be submitted within 24 hours of each appointment.

• Master's degree or higher from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program or graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant program.

• Nationally recognized Nurse Practitioner certification or current national Physician Assistant certification.
• Current and active NP and RN licenses or PA license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Relevant clinical experience preferred.
• Must meet all applicable CDC and state vaccination requirements.

Competitive Pay