Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant at The Nurse Practitioner Group LLC – Columbia, South Carolina

About Us

The Nurse Practitioner Group, LLC is dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care while creating a supportive, flexible work environment for our providers.

Position Overview

Join a growing team of multidisciplinary providers performing Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams for U.S. Veterans, where your clinical expertise supports meaningful outcomes without the demands of traditional patient care.

In this W-2 Nurse Practitioner role, you’ll conduct focused history and physical exams, complete Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs), and provide objective medical evaluations. There is no treatment, prescribing, or ongoing patient management required.

This is an ideal opportunity for providers seeking flexibility, autonomy, and purpose-driven work while maintaining a strong work-life balance. No prescribing, no ongoing patient care, and no on-call requirements.

This is a non-treatment role focused on:

· History & physical exams

· Medical documentation

· Disability evaluations

Day in the Life

· Review medical records in the provider portal/EMR

· Greet and evaluate Veterans during scheduled exams

· Perform focused history & physical assessments

· Complete DBQs and objective medical opinions

· Submit documentation within 1–2 business days

· Maintain a structured, independent workflow with admin support

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct C&P disability exams per VA guidelines

· Complete accurate, timely documentation (DBQs)

· Review medical records and provide objective medical opinions

· Track and submit charts/orders within required timelines

· Order diagnostic tests when clinically indicated (labs, imaging, EKG, etc.)

· Maintain HIPAA compliance and professionalism

Work Environment & Requirements

· Clinical setting with patient interaction

· Independent role with structured processes

· Must provide your own:

o Computer/laptop

o Smartphone for work-related communication and system access

Why Join Us

· Work-life balance (no on-call, no prescribing)

· Serve U.S. Veterans in a meaningful way

· Flexible scheduling + supportive team environment

· Competitive compensation

Qualifications

Required:

· Hold a Masters degree or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN, DNP) from a Nurse Practitioner program, or a graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (PA-C). For Physicians, must have a graduate degree from an accredited School of Medicine (MD/DO).

· Maintain a valid state license, and current AANP/ANCC/NCCPA certification as applicable.

· BLS certification

· Experience with EMR/documentation systems and basic computer knowledge

· Strong clinical assessment and communication skills

Preferred:

· Experience with C&P exams, disability evaluations, or occupational health

· 1+ year experience in the advanced practice role (strong new grads welcome)

· Familiarity with VA/DBQ documentation