Location: Houston, Missouri

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN (as-needed) day shifts — option for half-days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours); days per week vary by assignment (examples in postings range from 1 to 4 days/week). Specific start/end clock times are not provided in the job description.

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, non-treatment Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments for Veterans
• Conduct thorough interview-based medical examinations and document relevant history
• Perform focused physical assessments as required (range of motion testing, muscle strength testing)
• Complete clear, timely medical reports and any required addendums or medical opinions
• Review and interpret diagnostics when requested and include findings in reports
• Coordinate with VES for credentialing, scheduling, and case submissions to ensure timely delivery
• Maintain professional boundaries—these exams are evaluative and non-therapeutic

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensure as required by state practice (NP job title is specified)
• Comfortable and experienced in interview-based examinations and focused physical assessments
• Familiarity or willingness to learn Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam procedures and documentation
• Ability to complete clear, evidence-based medical reports and addendums in a timely manner
• Have access to a clinical office within a 50-mile radius of the assigned city OR be within 50 miles of a VES facility for per-diem assignments
• Reliable professional communication and ability to complete onboarding/credentialing promptly

Education

• Graduate-level Nurse Practitioner degree (NP) and active NP license (per state requirements)

Knowledge & Skills

• Interview-based examination techniques and medical history taking
• Range of motion testing and muscle strength testing
• Medical report writing, addendums, and clinical documentation best practices
• Reading and summarizing diagnostic reports
• Understanding of general medicine and compensation & pension exam standards
• Professional, non-treatment clinical assessment skills

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling so you can balance clinical work with the life you want
• Quick credentialing and streamlined onboarding to get you seeing Veterans fast
• Meaningful work supporting our nation's Veterans with non-treatment medical exams
• Autonomy to work in your own office (when eligible) or at a nearby VES facility
• Ongoing opportunities to build expertise in compensation & pension (C&P) exams
• A collaborative administrative team that moves efficiently and respects your time
• Professional development through consistent casework and clinical reporting experience
• Predictable, focused clinical encounters — no prescribing, no ongoing treatment

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, Missouri

Houston, Missouri sits in the scenic Ozarks region — enjoy nearby state forest trails, rivers and waterways for fishing, canoeing or kayaking, and peaceful hiking spots. Explore small-town charm with local shops and eateries, seasonal festivals, and easy weekend drives to regional attractions and state parks for outdoor recreation and relaxing escapes.

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