Location: Houston, MO

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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 with care and clarity — these are non-treatment, one-time evaluations
• Conduct Separation Health Assessments to evaluate medical issues related to service separation
• Lead interview-based medical evaluations to gather relevant history and functional impact
• Carry out focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Prepare timely, well-written medical reports, addendums, and medical opinions
• Complete required follow-up administrative work (documentation, diagnostic review) promptly
• Participate in required trainings and maintain credentialing standards
• Work collaboratively with VES processes to ensure consistent, high-quality evaluations for Veterans

Qualifications

• MD or DO (or equivalent) — active and unrestricted medical license in the state where you will practice
• Specialty background welcomed: Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, or general medicine experience
• Comfortable performing interview-based evaluations and focused physical assessments (ROM, muscle strength)
• Experience with compensation & pension exams is a strong plus, but motivated clinicians with general medicine backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Ability to provide services within a 50-mile radius of the listed city or to host Veterans in your own office (if selecting that option)
• Reliable documentation skills and willingness to complete portal-based training and administrative follow-up

Education

• MD or DO (or equivalent medical degree)

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam processes and separation health assessments
• Proficiency in range of motion testing and muscle strength evaluation techniques
• Strong clinical interviewing and focused exam skills for medicolegal evaluations
• Clear medical report writing, including addendums and medical opinions
• Ability to read and interpret diagnostic information to inform reports
• Understanding of non-treatment scope (evaluation only) and medicolegal documentation standards

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling that fits your life — choose half-days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours)
• Quick credentialing and onboarding so you can start helping Veterans sooner
• Meaningful, non-treatment work focused on evaluations — no prescribing or ongoing care
• Work close to home: per-diem opportunities or use your own office within a 50-mile radius
• Supportive team with clear processes and training to get you up to speed
• Professional development through hands-on medicolegal report writing and assessments
• A role that gives you variety — travel locally between nearby communities or serve your home area
• The chance to make a direct impact on Veterans’ lives and benefit determinations

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, MO

This contract covers multiple communities across southeastern and central Missouri. When you’re off the clock you can explore the Ozark hills and nearby Mark Twain National Forest for hiking and scenic drives, enjoy local riverfronts and historic downtowns (Cape Girardeau’s riverfront is a nice spot), find peaceful fishing or camping spots, and sample regional barbecue and local dining. For weekend getaways you’re within driving distance of larger hubs like Springfield or St. Louis for museums, theaters, and more urban amenities.

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