Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN / Per Diem — half-day (up to 4 hours) or full-day (5+ hours) daytime shifts; days vary by assignment (examples include 4 days/week for some openings); typically day shifts

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 professionalism and care
• Perform interview-based clinical evaluations and collect relevant history to inform objective findings
• Complete focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Prepare clear, timely medical documentation and reports, including addendums and medical opinions
• Review and interpret diagnostics as needed to support exam findings
• Follow non-treatment exam protocols and maintain strict independence and confidentiality
• Complete required onboarding and training to ensure compliance with VES practices

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted medical license in the state(s) of practice (MD or DO preferred)
• Board certification or clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, general medicine, or orthopedic surgery preferred
• Experience with Compensation & Pension exams or similar medico-legal/non-treatment evaluations is a strong plus
• Comfort performing interview-based exams and basic physical assessments (range of motion, muscle strength)
• Able to commit to PRN/per diem coverage and be within a 50-mile radius of the assignment city (or have a qualifying office)
• Willingness to complete required trainings and onboarding prior to first assignment

Education

• MD or DO (or equivalent medical degree) required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient interviewing skills for gathering medical, occupational, and functional histories
• Competence in basic musculoskeletal exam techniques including range of motion and strength testing
• Strong clinical documentation and medical-legal writing skills
• Ability to interpret diagnostic reports relevant to the exam
• Attention to detail, timeliness in reporting, and ability to follow standardized exam protocols
• Comfort working independently and communicating professionally with case coordinators

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule so you can balance clinic work with life (half-days or full days available)
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing Veterans fast
• Meaningful work — conduct non-treatment Compensation & Pension and Separation Health Assessments that directly support Veterans
• Option to work at a VES facility within a 50-mile radius or use your own office if you have one nearby
• Professional support from a team experienced in medico-legal exams and streamlined reporting processes
• Regular, predictable administrative expectations — clear deliverables like reports and addendums
• Opportunities to expand experience in C&P exams and medico-legal documentation
• A role that respects clinical boundaries — no prescribing or treatment required

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston’s vibrant Museum District, stroll Buffalo Bayou Park and its greenways, and enjoy diverse dining scenes from Tex-Mex to world-class Asian and Gulf Coast seafood. Catch a game or concert in the downtown Sports and Theater District, take a short drive to Galveston’s beaches, or visit Space Center Houston for a dose of aerospace history. Weekends offer farmers markets, art walks, and plenty of parks and trails for outdoor time.

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