Location: Houston, Idaho

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN day shifts — Half-day (4-hour) and full-day (8-hour) options; days vary by assignment (examples from regional openings: Coeur D'Alene: 1 day/week; Mountain Home: 1 day/week; Grangeville: 2 days/week; Moscow: 0.5 day/week; Sandpoint: 0.5 day/week; Idaho Falls (per diem): 1 day/week). Start/end times vary by assignment and are scheduled during daytime hours.

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 one-time Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments with professionalism and accuracy
• Conduct thorough interview-based examinations to capture medical history and functional impact
• Perform focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Complete clear, timely medical documentation and submit examination reports and any required addendums
• Read diagnostic information and integrate findings into medical opinions when appropriate
• Provide objective, non-treatment evaluations consistent with program guidelines
• Participate in required training and credentialing to maintain compliance and quality

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner credential (NP) — state licensure as required for practice
• Clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine — experience with C&P exams is a strong plus
• Ability to perform focused physical assessments (ROM, strength testing) and interview-based exams
• Access to a private office within the required radius for provider-own-office roles, or ability to travel locally to per diem facility shifts
• Able to complete follow-up administrative work (addendums, medical opinions) in a timely manner
• Willingness to complete required training and credentialing prior to seeing Veterans

Education

• Graduate-level nurse practitioner education (MSN or DNP) or equivalent NP preparation as appropriate for licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam procedures and standards
• Separation health assessments and non-treatment evaluations
• Clinical interview techniques to elicit accurate history
• Range of motion testing and muscle strength assessment
• Clear medical documentation, report writing, and drafting addendums/medical opinions
• Ability to interpret and incorporate diagnostic information into evaluations

Benefits

• Quick credentialing and onboarding so you can start helping Veterans sooner
• Flexible PRN schedule — choose half-days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours) to fit your life
• Meaningful clinical work — perform Compensation & Pension and separation health assessments that directly impact Veterans' lives
• Work options that fit you: use your own office or cover per diem shifts at a local VES facility
• Professional growth: regular administrative follow-up work (addendums, medical opinions) sharpens your clinical writing and decision-making
• Supportive team environment with clear processes — minimal prescribing and no treatment responsibilities
• Local assignments that keep you close to home and community

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, Idaho

Discover Idaho’s outdoor charm between shifts: explore the stunning shores and recreational trails around Coeur d'Alene Lake, hit the slopes or summer trails near Sandpoint and Schweitzer Mountain, stroll the Idaho Falls Greenbelt and River Walk, enjoy the college-town vibe and local eats in Moscow (University of Idaho), or take scenic drives to nearby national forests and rivers for hiking, fishing, and photography. Mountain Home and Grangeville offer easy access to scenic backroads, wildlife viewing, and quiet small-town life — ideal for peaceful weekends.

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