Location: Houston, TX

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 and Separation Health Assessments with care and professionalism
• Conduct primarily interview-based evaluations and perform focused physical assessments such as range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Use a goniometer and other assessment tools to document musculoskeletal findings accurately
• Evaluate and diagnose respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions when relevant to the exam
• Complete standardized Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and submit them in VES's provider portal within required timelines
• Review medical records as needed to support evaluations and form accurate medical opinions
• Complete follow-up administrative tasks including addendums, medical opinions, and reading diagnostics
• Participate in required training (DMA certification and PEP session) to maintain privilege and quality standards

Qualifications

• Active medical degree and clinical background in family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine
• Experience with compensation and pension exams preferred or willingness to learn
• Comfort performing musculoskeletal exams, including goniometer measurements and muscle strength testing
• Proficient in evaluating diabetes, cardiology, and METs testing concepts; able to assess respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological issues
• Willingness to complete DMA certification and the 2-hour PEP training prior to first cases
• Own a personal laptop (no Macs) to access the secure provider portal
• Strong documentation skills and ability to complete standardized DBQs within required timeframes

Education

• MD or DO (physician-level medical degree required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam procedures and Separation Health Assessments
• Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and standardized reporting
• Provider portal navigation (VES) and electronic submission workflows
• Range of motion testing and use of a goniometer
• Muscle strength testing and basic musculoskeletal assessment techniques
• Record review and formulation of clear medical opinions and addendums
• Ability to evaluate respiratory, cardiovascular, and neurological conditions
• Interview-based exam techniques and focused physical exam documentation

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling so you can pick half-days (4 hours) or full days (8 hours) that fit your life
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you seeing Veterans without long delays
• Training provided, including a one-on-one PEP session to get you comfortable with the portal and DBQs
• DMA certification available with opportunities for CME credits
• Travel reimbursement when VES asks you to assist in other areas
• Ability to work from a VES leased facility or see Veterans within your own practice for maximum flexibility
• Meaningful work serving Veterans, with administrative support for reports, addendums, and medical opinions
• A professional team that values your time and expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Houston is a vibrant, diverse city with plenty to explore between shifts. Visit Space Center Houston to geek out over NASA history, stroll the Museum District where art and science sit block-by-block, or unwind at Buffalo Bayou Park and Hermann Park. Food lovers will find a world of flavors in Houston's dining scene, from local barbecue and Tex-Mex to international cuisine. For a quick weekend escape, Galveston beaches are about a 45 minute drive, and the Theater District offers plays, concerts, and a lively nightlife. Plenty of parks, museums, and culinary adventures await when you’re off the clock.

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