Location: Houston, LA

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN day shifts — flexible half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) options; days vary by site (examples: Fort Polk: 2 days/week; Houma: 3 days/week). Day shift availability required.

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 interview-based clinical evaluations and document medical histories thoroughly
• Perform focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Read diagnostic results and incorporate findings into clear, evidence-based medical opinions
• Prepare timely, well-documented exam reports, addendums, and medical opinions
• Complete required onboarding and training promptly to begin seeing cases
• Coordinate with administrative staff to schedule and follow up on required documentation

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in good standing (state-specific licensure required)
• Clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine
• Experience with Compensation & Pension exams or similar medico-legal/assessment work preferred
• Ability to conduct interview-based exams and basic physical assessments (ROM, strength testing)
• Local candidates preferred (within a 50-mile radius of the listed site) or ability to travel as needed
• Own-office option: a private office to see Veterans is required if applying for the provider-office role
• Comfort with documentation, report writing, and completing addendums on a regular basis

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with NP certification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical interview and history-taking skills
• Competence in range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Clear, concise medical documentation and report writing
• Ability to interpret diagnostics and synthesize findings into medical opinions
• Familiarity with non-treatment assessments (no prescribing or ongoing care required)
• Professional communication skills for interactions with Veterans and administrative teams

Benefits

• Flexible PRN schedule so you can balance clinic work with life outside medicine
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing Veterans faster
• Meaningful work serving Veterans alongside a mission-driven team
• Option to see patients at a VES facility or in your own office for local providers
• Opportunities to build expertise in Compensation & Pension and separation assessments
• Professional growth through regular administrative work (medical opinions, addendums) and training
• Supportive administrative team to help with scheduling and case flow
• Local travel included for eligible local candidates

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, LA

Explore the best of southern Louisiana while you work: enjoy authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, take bayou and swamp tours, go fishing or shrimping, and soak up local music and festivals. Fort Polk area offers outdoor recreation like hiking and fishing, and the region provides convenient access to cultural hubs such as Lafayette and New Orleans for weekend getaways.

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