Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant (1099 – MEPS)

Trusted Medical, PLLC

Locations: Multiple locations, including Amarillo, TX; Baltimore, MD; Buffalo, NY; Butte, MT; Kansas City, MO; and San Jose, CA.

About Trusted Medical

Trusted Medical, PLLC, a clinical care delivery affiliate of Edera, supports Veterans by providing disability evaluations and separation health assessments required by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). We also provide occupational health services through local and national government contracts, including the Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Secret Service, and Military Entrance Processing Stations (MEPS).

Position Overview

Trusted Medical is seeking experienced Nurse Practitioners (NPs) and Physician Assistants (PA-Cs) for 1099 independent contractor opportunities supporting VA disability evaluations and government occupational health programs.

The Advanced Practice Provider will conduct in-person clinical evaluations, complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and perform focused examinations, including musculoskeletal assessments and range-of-motion testing.

Providers must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, accurate documentation, and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight. Additional responsibilities may include supporting new clinic openings, training providers, and providing coverage across existing locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical evaluations primarily for VA disability assessments and complete required DBQs.
• Perform focused physical examinations, including musculoskeletal, range-of-motion, and basic neurological assessments.
• Support additional government occupational health services as needed.
• Complete and submit required clinical documentation within three business days.
• Maintain high standards of patient care, customer service, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adapt to varying clinical workflows.
• Support provider onboarding, training, and clinic coverage as needed.
• Perform ancillary services, including EKG, PFT, ABI, and phlebotomy, when required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of two years of post-graduate experience within the last three years.
• Active Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant certification (Family or Adult).
• Physician Assistants must maintain current NCCPA board certification.
• Active, unrestricted license in one or more states.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Experience:

• At least two years of experience in primary care, internal medicine, or occupational medicine.
• Experience working with Veterans, the VA, or federal healthcare systems.

Key Skills:

• Strong clinical knowledge in family or internal medicine.
• Experience with musculoskeletal examinations (approximately 70% of cases) and basic neurological assessments.
• Ability to work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Electronic Health Records (EHRs).
• Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Schedule & Opportunity

• 1099 independent contractor position.
• Up to 40 hours per week, based on business needs.
• Monday–Friday schedule.
• No weekends or holidays required.
• Opportunities available across multiple locations.

Why Join Trusted Medical?

• Make a meaningful impact by supporting Veterans and government healthcare programs.
• Flexible independent contractor opportunities.
• Work with an established nationwide clinical organization.
• Opportunity to support multiple government healthcare programs.
• Use your clinical expertise while helping improve access to quality healthcare.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation commensurate with experience and geographic location.

Required Health Documentation

• TB screening (within the last 12 months).
• Hepatitis B titers (within the last 12 months) demonstrating immunity, or willingness to begin the vaccination series.

Strongly Recommended:

• COVID-19 vaccination and boosters.
• MMR titers (within the last 12 months).
• Varicella titers (within the last 12 months).
• Tdap immunization (within the last 10 years).
• Current-season influenza vaccination.

Additional Information

Trusted Medical, PLLC participates in E-Verify and maintains a drug-free workplace.

Trusted Medical, PLLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by applicable law.