What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Assistant position at Veterans Evaluation Services?
About us
Veterans Evaluation Services, a Maximus company, honors America’s Veterans and transitioning service members and supports them in the medical disability exam process. We provide high-quality, timely reports through fair and objective evaluations performed by trained professionals in a respectful and hospitable environment.
Veterans Evaluation Services is seeking qualified physicians, nurse practitioners or physician assistants to join our provider network as an independent contractor to perform general medical disability examinations for Veterans in the following locations:
Altoona, PA
*Per Diem Office available to conduct exams.
Opportunity Highlights
1) Service – Provide a meaningful service for the men and women who have worn the cloth of our nation.
2) Ease of Use – User-friendly software, a dedicated provider support system, up front training, expert report guidance, and automatic payments make it easier than ever to join.
3) Diversify Your Income – Whether you’re looking to grow your practice, pay down student debt or a mortgage, or add variety into your practice schedule, this is an opportunity to earn significant additional income.
4) Low Risk – There is no treatment or prescription of medications
5) Flexible Schedule - Maintain a healthy work-life balance with our flexible scheduling options.
Your Role as a Provider
As a clinician, you are an expert in the assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis of health conditions for your patients. As an independent contractor with VES, you apply your clinical expertise in the evaluation and diagnosis of medical and psychiatric conditions to support a Veteran’s disability claim. As a certified medical disability examiner, you gather and synthesize clinical evidence through medical and military record review, diagnostic testing, interviews with Veterans, and face-to-face examinations. You develop a medical opinion of likelihood that the Veteran’s condition is related to their military service. The timely and expert examination assures that a Veteran’s claim is heard and dutifully processed by VBA.
Qualifications
Physician Assistant
Active License
2 yrs. of experience
NPI Verification
NCCPA Certification
Physician collaborative agreement (if state requires)
Contact Information
Web: www.ves.com
About Veterans Evaluations Services – A Maximus Company
VES partners with the Department of Veterans Affairs to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan” by serving and honoring the men and women who are America’s veterans.” VES serves Veterans by conducting disability exams for conditions that are a direct result of or aggravated by their time in the military, allowing them to obtain hard-earned benefits in service to our country. VES supports 6,000 active providers serving more than 750,000 Veterans around the world every year.
Our Story
Founded by a Navy Veteran, VES was awarded its first contract by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in 2008 to perform compensation and pension exams. Our dedication to fulfilling President Lincoln’s promise led to the subsequent award of the largest contract in VA history in 2018. At VES, we are proud to fulfill that promise with 1 out of every 7 employees as a Veteran.
VES was acquired by Maximus in 2021. Maximus, founded in 1975, employs more than 35,000 staff and brings the resources and experience of a multinational corporation in administering government services and programs.
Salary: $74,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Critical & Intensive Care
- Emergency Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Occupational Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Standard shift:
- Day shift
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Pay: $74,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Medical specialties:
- Emergency Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Internal Medicine
- Primary Care
- Urgent Care
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Altoona, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- Do you have or are you willing to obtain individual malpractice/professional liability insurance? (Please Specify)
- Do you have a valid Board Certification?
- Do you have a supervisory agreement?
License/Certification:
- Physician Assistant License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $74,000 - $220,000