Location: Houston, Louisiana

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN (day shifts). Option of half-days (4 hours) or full-days (8 hours); schedule varies by location — Fort Polk: approximately 2 days per week; Houma: approximately 3 days per week. (Provider chooses availability within PRN needs.)

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 for Veterans
• Conduct thorough interview-based clinical assessments and document findings clearly
• Carry out focused physical assessments as needed (range of motion testing, muscle strength testing)
• Prepare timely, high-quality medical documentation and reports, including addendums and medical opinions
• Coordinate with VES for credentialing, scheduling, and required administrative follow-up
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all applicable clinical and documentation standards
• Complete required training and onboarding activities to remain compliant and mission-ready

Qualifications

• Active MD or DO (physician) license in the state or ability to obtain within required region
• Board certification or completion of residency in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or equivalent general medicine background
• Experience or training in clinical assessment, interviewing, and physical exam techniques (range of motion and muscle strength testing preferred)
• Prior experience with Compensation & Pension exams or similar medicolegal/administrative evaluations is strongly preferred
• Excellent medical documentation and report-writing skills
• Access to a private office within a 50-mile radius (if choosing provider-owned-office option) and reliable transportation
• Willingness to complete required VES onboarding and training

Education

• MD or DO (or equivalent) — completion of an accredited residency program in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedics, or related general medicine field

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in clinical interviewing and focused physical examination
• Proficient in range of motion and muscle strength testing techniques
• Strong medical documentation and report-writing abilities
• Comfortable preparing addendums and medical opinions when needed
• Familiarity with reading diagnostics and integrating findings into assessments
• Able to work independently in a provider-owned office or as per-diem at a clinic
• Detail-oriented, timely, and veteran-centered communication style

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule that lets you balance clinical work with your life
• Quick credentialing and streamlined onboarding so you can start helping Veterans sooner
• Meaningful work — conduct one-time Compensation & Pension and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans
• Work from your own office within a 50-mile radius or per diem at a VES facility — choose what fits you
• Professional collaboration with a national team (VES / Maximus) focused on veteran care
• Opportunities to sharpen assessment and forensic documentation skills (reports, addendums, medical opinions)
• A supportive team that values timely, high-quality clinical documentation
• Regular, predictable administrative expectations with clear guidance

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, Louisiana

This is a contract travel opportunity covering locations in Louisiana (examples include Fort Polk and Houma). Enjoy authentic Cajun cuisine and local seafood, explore bayou and swamp tours, and experience strong local culture and festivals. Houma offers easy access to fishing, boating, and coastal marsh excursions and is a great jumping-off point for weekend trips to larger hubs like New Orleans. Around Fort Polk you’ll find outdoor recreation, hiking and lakes, and a close-knit community with local dining and events — perfect for enjoying Louisiana’s natural beauty and culture between shifts.

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