Location: Houston, Virginia

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN (per diem) — half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) shifts. Days per week vary by site: Coeburn, VA — 2 days/week; Covington, VA — 1 day/week; Hillsville, VA — 2 days/week; Emporia, VA — ½ day/week. Day shifts (schedule varies by assignment).

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 professionalism and attention to detail
• Conduct thorough interview-based medical exams, capturing patient history and functional impact
• Complete focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Document findings clearly and submit timely, high-quality exam reports and any required addendums
• Collaborate with Veterans Evaluation Services (VES) and follow client-specific protocols (non-treatment exams only)
• Maintain required administrative tasks such as medical opinions and reading diagnostics as needed
• Adhere to quick credentialing and onboarding processes to ensure compliance and readiness

Qualifications

• Physician (MD or DO) — current licensure required (must meet state requirements for where you’ll practice)
• Clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine preferred
• Experience or familiarity with Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and separation assessments is highly valued
• Comfort performing interview-focused exams and basic physical testing (ROM, muscle strength)
• Strong documentation skills and ability to complete reports and addendums in a timely manner
• Ability to work locally within a 50-mile radius of the assignment or in your own office when applicable

Education

• Medical degree (MD or DO) — appropriate state medical licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in interview-based medical evaluations and focused physical exams
• Skill in range of motion testing and manual muscle strength assessment
• Clear, concise medical report writing and ability to prepare addendums/medical opinions
• Familiarity with non-treatment exam protocols and medicolegal documentation
• Good time management for completing exams and required administrative follow-up
• Comfort working independently in clinic or office settings and collaborating with a centralized team

Benefits

• Meaningful work serving our nation's Veterans — make a real difference in their care
• Flexible PRN schedule so you can balance clinical work with life
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing patients sooner
• Option to use your own office (when applicable) or work at a local VES facility within a 50-mile radius
• Supportive administrative team and clear processes for reports and addendums
• Opportunities to expand experience in Compensation & Pension (C&P) and separation health assessments
• Local travel covered for regional candidates (per client guidelines)
• Engaging, mission-driven environment with ongoing PRN needs — steady opportunities without full-time commitment

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, Virginia

Explore southwestern and south-central Virginia’s small-town charm and scenic outdoors. Enjoy nearby state and national parks for hiking and picnics (think rugged trails, river valleys, and scenic overlooks), fishing and boating opportunities, local history museums and heritage sites, cozy downtowns with regional dining and festivals, and easy access to mountain drives and the Blue Ridge foothills for weekend escapes.

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