C&P Disability Examiner – Killeen, Texas

Overview

This C&P Disability Examiner – Killeen, Texas opportunity is built for clinicians who want focused, structured evaluation work without the demands of ongoing patient management.

You’ll conduct one-time Compensation & Pension (C&P) exams for Veterans in an in-person setting. These are non-treatment evaluations designed to document medical findings clearly and objectively for the VA. You will not provide follow-up care, prescribe medications, or determine disability ratings.

If you value independent work, structured documentation, and serving Veterans with professionalism and respect, this role offers meaningful clinical impact without the pressures of traditional practice models.

Position Details

• Location: Killeen, Texas

• Setting: In-person VA Compensation & Pension exam site

• Role Type: Non-treatment, evaluation-only

• Patient Population: U.S. Veterans

• Documentation: Electronic completion of DBQs and Medical Opinions via EMR/web portal

• Turnaround Expectations: Exams submitted within 24–48 hours

Responsibilities

• Review VA orders, service records, medical records, and prior examination reports

• Address or refute previous medical opinions when required

• Explain the evaluation process clearly to each Veteran

• Confirm claimed conditions prior to examination

• Perform focused physical and clinical assessments across body systems

• Complete VA Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) electronically

• Draft detailed Medical Opinions supported by clinical rationale

• Order and interpret basic diagnostics when appropriate (labs, spirometry, ECGs)

• Follow established protocols for medical or behavioral emergencies

• Collaborate with on-site and remote operational staff

What This Role Is Not

• No ongoing treatment

• No follow-up care

• No prescribing

• No disability determinations (ratings are assigned by the VA)

Qualifications

Required

• Unrestricted state medical license

• Ability to perform full-scope evaluations of all body systems

• Strong computer proficiency and EMR skills

• Ability to work independently and meet documentation deadlines

• Professional communication and critical thinking skills

• Compassionate, Veteran-centered approach (including accommodating service animals)

Preferred

• Prior clinical experience

• Previous VA or C&P examination experience

What to Expect Working With Frontera

Frontera is a boutique healthcare staffing firm built on responsiveness and clarity.

You’ll have direct communication with a recruiter who understands the details of C&P exam workflows. We support credentialing, keep you informed at every stage, and do not overpromise or disappear mid-process.

Our approach is relationship-driven. Clear expectations. Straight answers. No guesswork.

Application Process

• Submit your application online

• If aligned, a recruiter contacts you for an initial screening

• Your profile is presented directly to the facility

• You interview with the hiring team

• Credentialing begins upon mutual agreement

• Start date is confirmed once cleared

If you’re looking for structured, independent evaluation work serving Veterans in Killeen, Texas, this C&P Disability Examiner role offers a focused and purpose-driven clinical path.