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Physical Therapist - Acute Inpatient
Location: Bakersfield, California
Start Date: 05-29-2026
End Date: 08-28-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM with occasional 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM shifts, one weekend every third weekend with Monday and Friday off
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $59 per hour
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
- Provide exceptional physical therapy care to 12+ patients daily across acute inpatient units
- Help patients recover from surgeries like TKA, THA, and spinal procedures with personalized treatment plans
- Support stroke recovery and general medical patients in regaining strength and mobility
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in Medical/Surgical, ICU, and ER settings
- Document progress and adjust care plans to maximize patient outcomes
- Mentor and guide patients through every step of their rehabilitation journey
Qualifications
- Active California PT license required
- BLS certification
- Acute Inpatient PT experience is essential
- Comfortable working with a variety of diagnoses including ortho, neuro, and general medical patients
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong assessment and treatment planning abilities for acute care settings
- Excellent communication skills to coordinate with nurses, physicians, and families
- Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload while delivering compassionate care
- Flexibility to cover multiple hospital units as needed
Benefits
- Supportive team environment with dedicated rehab aides
- Comprehensive department orientation to help you succeed
- Opportunity to work across diverse units including Medical/Surgical, ICU, and ER
- Flexible scheduling with weekends off after your weekend rotation
- Professional growth through varied patient care experiences
- A welcoming workplace that values your expertise
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Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Acute Inpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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