Nurse Practitioner (Disability Medical Examiner)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (disability medical examinations)

• Schedule: 1 Saturday per month (9:00 AM–5:00 PM)

• Work focus: Disability evaluations centered on function and range of motion

• Compensation: $60 per patient; typically ~14–16 physicals per clinic day (~$100–$120/hour)

Description

Provide structured disability examinations and physical evaluations for a state eligibility determination. The role emphasizes function and range-of-motion assessments using an easy-to-follow template, with clear, professional chart documentation. You do not establish a doctor–patient relationship and must not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct disability examinations primarily testing the claimant’s functional ability and range of motion

• Perform basic physical evaluations using a structured template

• Document findings clearly and professionally

• Complete assessments solely to assist the State of Louisiana in determining eligibility for government programs

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner license

• Ability to conduct structured physical evaluations and document results professionally

• Comply with role boundaries: no doctor–patient relationship; no diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; no determination of benefit eligibility

• Availability for approximately 1 clinic Saturday per month

Benefits

• Scheduling coordinated 6–8 weeks in advance and can work around your current professional commitments

• Immediate payment upon completion of charts (no billing wait)