Location: Houston, TX

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: PRN day shifts: option for half-day (4-hour) or full-day (8-hour) appointments. Typical daytime windows (example half-day: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM; example full-day: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM). Days vary by assignment — examples: Victoria (up to 7 days/week), Laredo (1 day/week), Amarillo (2 days/week), Uvalde (1 day/week), Ft. Davis (1 day/week). Day shift

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 for Veterans
• Lead interview-based evaluations and perform focused physical assessments including range of motion and muscle strength testing
• Prepare clear, timely medical reports and required addendums to document findings
• Provide objective medical opinions and read diagnostic information as needed
• Coordinate scheduling and documentation through VES systems and complete required administrative follow-up
• Adhere to a non-treatment exam-only scope of practice (no prescribing or ongoing care)
• Participate in credentialing and onboarding to meet VES compliance and quality standards

Qualifications

• Physician (MD or DO) — specialties accepted: family medicine, internal medicine, orthopedic surgery, or general medicine experience
• Experience or familiarity with Compensation & Pension exams is strongly preferred
• Ability to perform interview-based and focused physical assessments (range of motion and muscle strength testing)
• Must be able to meet location requirements (within 50-mile radius of assigned city) or have a private office if serving as a provider-owned-office option
• Willingness to complete VES credentialing, onboarding and required training
• Strong medical documentation and report-writing skills

Education

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• Active state medical license as required for practice
• Board certification in specialty preferred where applicable

Knowledge & Skills

• Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam procedures and separation health assessment workflows
• Interview-based clinical assessment techniques
• Range of motion testing and muscle strength assessment
• Clear, concise medical report writing and addendum preparation
• Ability to interpret diagnostic reports and form objective medical opinions
• Comfort with office-based practice logistics and documentation systems

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling so you can choose half-days or full-days that fit your life
• Quick credentialing and onboarding to get you into exams and helping Veterans quickly
• Option to work at a VES facility nearby or see Veterans in your own office (when eligible)
• Meaningful, non-treatment clinical work focused on Compensation & Pension and separation assessments
• Professional autonomy with focused interview-based exams and targeted physical assessments
• Regular, predictable administrative expectations — clear reporting and documentation workflow
• Ongoing opportunities across multiple Texas locations for variety and growth
• Supportive team culture centered on serving Veterans with respect and integrity

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

Explore Houston between assignments: visit Space Center Houston, stroll the Museum District and Buffalo Bayou Park, catch a game or concert (Texans, Astros, Rockets), enjoy the city’s famous dining scene and live music, or take a short drive to Galveston for beaches and coastal escapes. For weekend road trips, the Texas Hill Country and nearby small towns offer great hiking, history and BBQ adventures.

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