Nurse Practitioner (Disability Examinations)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (disability examinations)

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

• Work type: Physical/function and range-of-motion evaluations for state eligibility determinations

• Pay: $60 per patient; average $100–$120 per hour; ~14–16 physicals per clinic day

Description

Provide disability examinations and physical evaluations that focus on claimant function and range of motion. Use a structured template to perform basic physical assessments, document findings clearly, and support the State of Louisiana’s eligibility determination for government programs—without establishing a doctor-patient relationship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic physical evaluations using a structured, easy-to-follow template

• Assess function and range of motion primarily for disability eligibility purposes

• Document findings clearly and professionally

Requirements

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

• Do not establish a doctor-patient relationship

• Do not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice

• Do not determine whether a claimant qualifies for benefits

• Participate in scheduled clinic days (about 6–8 weeks in advance) around your existing professional schedule

Benefits

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

• $60 per patient seen (about $100–$120 per hour)

• Typical volume: ~14–16 physicals during the 1-day/month clinic