Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, PRN/variable schedule; option for half-day (approximately 4 hours) or full-day (approximately 8 hours). Typical assignments are daytime and schedule varies by case (e.g., 2 days/week openings or as assigned). Exact start/end times depend on assignment.

Hours per Week: 8

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 interview-based evaluations and focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Complete standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and submit reports within 48 hours
• Document evaluations accurately in the VES provider portal and complete required record review
• Use tools such as a goniometer and perform METs testing when appropriate
• Provide timely administrative follow-up: addendums, medical opinions, and diagnostic reads as needed
• Participate in required training, orientation, and any PEP/QA sessions prior to seeing cases

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the state(s) you will practice; NP (MSN or DNP) or equivalent training preferred
• Background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine experience with C&P exams
• Familiarity with musculoskeletal conditions, diabetes, cardiovascular and respiratory evaluations
• Proficient with range of motion testing, muscle strength testing, goniometer use, and METs testing
• Ability to complete DBQs/standardized forms (training provided) and submit within 48 hours
• Own office required if scheduling Veterans within your practice; willingness to travel to VES facilities if needed
• Own personal laptop required (note: Macs are not accepted)
• Able to complete credentialing paperwork promptly (providers have 48 hours to respond during onboarding)

Education

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) preferred
• Active Nurse Practitioner licensure in applicable state(s)

Knowledge & Skills

• Experience with Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and separation assessments
• Comfort with interview-based clinical exams and focused physical assessments
• Skilled in completing standardized DBQ forms and in timely electronic documentation
• Familiarity with VES provider portal workflows and record review processes
• Good clinical judgment for evaluating respiratory, cardiovascular, neurological, and musculoskeletal conditions
• Strong organizational skills for follow-up administrative work (addendums, medical opinions)

Benefits

• Serve our nation's veterans — meaningful, mission-driven work you can be proud of
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing cases sooner
• DMA certification available with CME credit opportunities
• Flexible PRN scheduling: choose half-days or full days to fit your life
• Training provided for DBQs and medical opinions so you feel confident from day one
• Travel reimbursement available per VES guidelines when travel is required
• Work from your own office (own office required) or at VES facilities — you pick the workflow
• A collaborative, respectful team that values clinical quality and your time

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston between assignments: visit Space Center Houston, stroll the Museum District and Hermann Park, enjoy Buffalo Bayou Park trails and the Houston Zoo, catch a show in the Theater District, and savor an unbeatable food scene with Tex-Mex and BBQ. For a quick weekend escape, Galveston’s beaches and historic Strand district are an easy drive from the city.

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