Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN (as-needed) schedule: half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) shifts; specific start/end times and days vary by assignment and will be scheduled based on local need

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments with care and accuracy
• Conduct interview-based medical exams and focused physical assessments (range of motion and muscle strength testing)
• Complete thorough, timely medical documentation and reports following each evaluation
• Follow VES protocols for one-time non-treatment exams—no prescribing or ongoing treatment
• Coordinate with the VES team to complete required administrative follow-up (addendums, medical opinions, diagnostic review)
• Complete required onboarding and training promptly to begin patient evaluations
• Treat Veterans with professionalism, respect, and clear communication throughout the exam process

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license or appropriate clinician license in good standing
• Clinical background in general medicine, family medicine, internal medicine, or orthopedic surgery (VES welcomes these specialties)
• Experience or comfort conducting interview-based exams and basic physical assessments (range of motion, muscle strength)
• Ability to complete thorough medical documentation and submit timely reports
• Willingness to complete required VES training and onboarding before performing exams
• For per diem roles: ability to work within a 50-mile radius of your home address; for own-office roles: office must be within 50 miles of the listed city

Knowledge & Skills

• Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam procedures and requirements
• Separation health assessment processes
• Interview-based clinical assessment techniques
• Range of motion testing and muscle strength testing
• Clear, concise medical documentation and report writing
• Familiarity with non-treatment exam workflows and VA-related documentation is a plus

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule so you can pick half-days or full days that fit your life
• Quick credentialing and onboarding—get started with minimal delay
• Meaningful work serving veterans and contributing to their benefits evaluations
• Professional development opportunities and required training supported by the team
• Supportive clinical operations team and clear guidance for reports and documentation
• Opportunity to work in your own office (when applicable) or at local VES facilities
• Work-life friendly scheduling with local per diem options within a 50-mile radius
• Collaborative environment that values accuracy, compassion, and veteran-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston: stroll the Museum District (Houston Museum of Natural Science, Museum of Fine Arts), picnic or bike along Buffalo Bayou Park, visit the Space Center Houston for a dose of cosmic inspiration, catch a game or concert at downtown venues, enjoy diverse dining in Montrose and Midtown, and take a short drive to Galveston for beaches and historic Strand District weekend escapes.

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