Veteran Disability Exam Physician Assistant /NP– Flexible Lufkin TX
Listed compensation
$90k–$120k
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Job Description
Serve Those Who Served
Join Sperry Health's Veteran Services Division and make a direct impact in the lives of our nation's heroes. We are seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) to perform Compensation & Pension (C&P) examinations for veterans in the Scranton area.
This role is ideal for experienced Advanced Practice Providers - and we welcome motivated new graduates - who are looking for a structured, low-stress clinical setting with schedule flexibility and a strong support system. Position required current Texas License
If you're passionate about service, detail-oriented, and value work-life balance, this is an opportunity to practice with purpose.
What You'll Do
In This Focused, Assessment-based Role, You Will
- Conduct structured physical examinations for disability evaluations
- Review medical records and service documentation
- Complete standardized disability questionnaires (DBQs)
- Prepare clear, well-supported medical opinions
- Collaborate with experienced administrative and clinical support staff
- This is not primary care - no prescribing, no ongoing patient management, and no production pressure.
What We're Looking For
- Graduate of an accredited PA or NP program
- Active, unrestricted Texas license
- Clean malpractice record
- At least 1 year of clinical experience preferred (strong new graduates considered)
- Excellent documentation skills and attention to detail
- Commitment to serving veterans with professionalism and respect
Why Join Sperry Health?
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling – choose full-time or part-time
- Predictable hours – no call, no weekends
- Low-liability, structured clinical environment
- Full administrative and clinical support
Meaningful Mission-driven Work Serving Veterans
If you are looking for a stable, rewarding role where your clinical expertise directly supports veterans and their families, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to excellence and service.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct structured physical examinations for veteran disability evaluations and review medical service documentation. Prepare clear medical opinions and complete standardized disability questionnaires without the need for primary care management.
Requirements
Requires an active, unrestricted Texas license as a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical experience, though strong new graduates are considered.
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 72% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veteran Disability Exam Physician Assistant /NP– Flexible Lufkin TX at NexusOne Workforce a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,625 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$105k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$7k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- No call
- No weekends
Living in Lufkin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $225k≈ 2.5× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,377/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.