working as independent contractor for insurance co physicals

U.S.A. Texas

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Hello...I'm new to the site and need some advice and suggestions.

I've been a LVN 10 yrs and have worked a few different areas but would like to now start working on the side as a nurse who goes out and does physicals for insurance companies to help supplement our income. I just have no idea how to get started or even where to look. Please help!!! Any advice would help!!

Also, if you've done this before or know anyone who has please comment as to experience in this field or PM me. Thx

Specializes in Management, Emergency, Psych, Med Surg.

I am not sure but I believe that most insurance companies require you to be an RN. They often like for the nurse to also be certified in occupational health. But I am not sure. Have you gone to any of the web sites to see if they are hiring?

No, I haven't been able to find anything even listing that as a job description. I am specifically looking for like life insurance companies that require a physical because I remember someone telling me awhile back that some companies hired paramedicals and that she was a MA and had done the job...have lost touch with this person or I would contact her.

So still hoping someone knows someone who has done this or knows alittle about how to go about getting in contact with a company...thx for all help!! :)

Specializes in Management, Emergency, Psych, Med Surg.

Make sure you carry if you are going to be working as an independent contractor. Also, you need to set yourself up as a LLC business.

Make sure you carry malpractice insurance if you are going to be working as an independent contractor. Also, you need to set yourself up as a LLC business.

Why would one need a LLC?

Protection of Assets?

I think I worded my intro wrong cause I talked to a lady who does the physicals and she is employed by a company that provides "paramedicals" (EMT, MA & nurses) to go out to these clients home and do their physicals...that's what I was trying to get out but may have confused everyone.

This clients are applying for life insurance and need a physical before their policys can be written.

Thanks for all the help but I'm probably ok now.

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