Location: Pierre, SD

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN; half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) day shifts; specific start/end times vary by provider schedule; typically scheduled as-needed (this opening: 1 day per week)

Hours per Week: 4

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

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments with care and professionalism
• Perform thorough interview-based evaluations and focused physical assessments (range of motion, muscle strength testing)
• Complete high-quality documentation, timely reports, and necessary addendums
• Provide clear medical opinions and read relevant diagnostics as part of report completion
• Adhere to non-treatment/non-prescribing scope for these exams
• Maintain required credentialing and onboarding items in a timely manner
• Communicate effectively and compassionately with Veterans and the VES team

Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) and active license to practice medicine in the assigned state/area
• Board certification or clinical experience in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, or General Medicine preferred
• Experience with interview-based exams and basic physical assessment techniques (range of motion and muscle strength testing)
• Comfort documenting clear medical reports, addendums, and medical opinions
• Must be able to work on a PRN basis and meet local office/location requirements (provider-owned office option requires office within 50 miles of the listed city)
• Willingness to complete required onboarding and training prior to provision of exams

Education

• MD or DO (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient interviewing and history-taking with attention to detail
• Focused physical assessment skills, including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Strong clinical documentation and report-writing abilities
• Ability to interpret diagnostic information relevant to exam findings
• Familiarity with non-treatment, evaluation-only exam workflows
• Organizational skills to manage required follow-up administrative work

Benefits

• Make a meaningful impact serving our nation’s Veterans — rewarding work that matters
• Flexible PRN scheduling so you can balance this work with your practice or life
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing patients faster
• Work from your own office (within 50 miles) or per diem at a VES facility when available
• Professional autonomy to perform interview-based and focused physical assessments
• Join a mission-driven, supportive team that values clear communication and respect
• Opportunities to expand skills in Compensation & Pension exams and non-treatment assessments
• Continuing professional growth through varied casework and regular administrative follow-up

Travel Perks: Explore Pierre, SD

Explore the heart of South Dakota while you work. Pierre, the state capital on the Missouri River, offers scenic riverfront views and outdoor recreation at Lake Oahe (boating, fishing, hiking). Dive into local history at the State Capitol and nearby historic sites such as Fort Pierre Chouteau. Enjoy small-town dining, farmers markets, and easy weekend drives to state parks and cultural attractions — great for a peaceful break between exams.

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