Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN / Per diem — Day shifts only: option for half-day (approximately 4 hours) or full-day (approximately 8 hours); specific days vary based on scheduling (typically weekday-focused); flexible PRN schedule with occasional travel requests

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 care and professionalism
• Conduct thorough interview-based evaluations and targeted physical assessments (range of motion, muscle strength)
• Use a goniometer and perform METs testing as required for functional assessments
• Review medical records and integrate findings into standardized DBQs/forms
• Complete and submit DBQs and standardized reports in the VES provider portal (Reach360) within 48 hours of exam
• Adhere to non-treatment scope: evaluate and diagnose without prescribing or providing treatment
• Participate in required training, PEP/check-in sessions, and optional QA reviews to maintain high-quality reporting
• Travel to assist other areas when requested and document per VES guidelines

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) certification/license in good standing
• Clinical experience in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine background preferred
• Experience or familiarity with Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams is a strong plus
• Comfortable performing musculoskeletal assessments, METs testing, and using a goniometer
• Able to evaluate respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological conditions, and diabetes-related issues
• Proficient with clinical documentation and willing to learn standardized DBQs/reporting workflow
• Own a personal laptop (NO MACs) for portal work and training access
• Willingness to travel when requested and ability to complete onboarding/credentialing paperwork promptly

Education

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) — appropriate advanced practice degree/certification and state licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in clinical assessment, focused physical examination, and patient interview–based exams
• Proficient in range of motion and muscle strength testing techniques
• Familiarity with DBQs (Disability Benefits Questionnaires) and standardized documentation
• Comfortable with electronic provider portals (VES / Reach360) and timely electronic submission
• Capable of concise, form-based reporting rather than narrative reports
• Strong record-review skills to support exam findings and opinions
• Ability to evaluate and provide medical opinions related to musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, and diabetes conditions

Benefits

• Serve our nation’s veterans — meaningful work that makes a real difference every day
• Quick credentialing and onboarding so you can start helping sooner
• Structured training pathway (Reach360 + VA DMA training) with CME opportunities
• Flexible PRN scheduling — choose half-days or full-days to fit your life
• Travel reimbursement available per VES guidelines when assignments require travel
• Ongoing professional development: DBQ/reporting training and optional QA review
• Supportive team and clear processes — straightforward, standardized documentation
• Opportunity to expand clinical experience in compensation & pension exams and medical-legal reporting

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston’s vibrant Museum District, stroll or bike along Buffalo Bayou and its park trails, and enjoy world-class dining across diverse neighborhoods like Montrose and the Heights. Catch a game or concert in the Theater District, visit Space Center Houston for a truly out-of-this-world experience, or take a short weekend trip to Galveston’s beaches and historic Strand district. Plenty of parks, cultural attractions, and great food make Houston an excellent place to work between assignments.

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