Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN; Half-day (4-hour) or Full-day (8-hour) options (day shifts). Schedule varies by assignment; Colby, KS opening requires 4 days per week within a 50-mile radius. No overnight/night shifts mentioned.

Hours per Week: 32

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

• Conduct Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams and Separation Health Assessments with professionalism and empathy
• Perform thorough patient interviews to document history and functional impact
• Complete focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Complete accurate, timely non-treatment evaluation reports and addendums
• Review diagnostics and provide clear medical opinions as part of required administrative follow-up
• Maintain meticulous documentation to support Veterans' claims and ensure compliance
• Collaborate with VES onboarding and credentialing teams to ensure smooth case flow

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner (NP/APRN) license in the state where you’ll work
• Clinical background in General Medicine, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Orthopedic Surgery preferred
• Experience or familiarity with Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams is highly desirable
• Ability to conduct non-treatment evaluations (no prescribing or treatment required)
• Must be within a 50-mile radius of the listed city for per-diem roles, or have your own office within 50 miles for provider-owned-office roles
• Comfortable performing physical assessments such as ROM and muscle strength testing
• Willingness to complete required portal training and onboarding (client does not reimburse for DMA certifications or portal training prior to starting)

Education

• Master’s or Doctoral degree as an NP (MSN or DNP) or equivalent APRN education
• National NP certification in relevant specialty (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled patient interviewing and focused history-taking
• Proficient in physical assessment techniques including range of motion and strength testing
• Clear, concise medical report writing and addendum preparation
• Familiarity with non-treatment evaluation principles and medico-legal documentation
• Strong organizational skills to manage exam documentation and post-visit administrative duties
• Comfortable reading basic diagnostics and integrating findings into reports

Benefits

• Meaningful work evaluating and serving Veterans — every exam you do has impact
• Flexible PRN schedule with half-day or full-day options to fit your life
• Quick credentialing and onboarding so you can start making a difference sooner
• Supportive team environment with clear workflows and administrative support
• Opportunities to diversify your clinical experience with C&P and separation health assessments
• Professional growth: exposure to non-treatment evaluations and medico-legal reporting
• Work locally (within a 50-mile radius) or use your own office to serve Veterans in your community
• Work-life friendly scheduling — ability to pick half-days when you need lighter days

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Houston offers a rich urban playground: explore the Space Center Houston, wander the Museum District (including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Houston Museum of Natural Science), relax or bike along Buffalo Bayou Park, shop and dine at The Galleria, visit the Houston Zoo, and take a weekend trip to Galveston’s beaches about an hour away. Great local dining scenes, live music, and diverse neighborhoods make for plenty of after-shift options.

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