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Physical Therapist - Acute Inpatient
Location: Bakersfield, California
Start Date: 05-30-2026
End Date: 08-29-2026
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
- Deliver exceptional physical therapy care to 12+ patients daily across acute inpatient units
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams in Medical/Surgical, ICU, and ER settings
- Develop personalized treatment plans for patients recovering from TKA, THA, spinal surgery, CVA, and general medical conditions
- Guide patients through rehabilitation journeys that restore mobility and independence
- Document progress and adjust interventions to maximize patient outcomes
- Mentor and support rehabilitation aides while fostering a positive team dynamic
Qualifications
- Active California PT license required
- BLS certification
- Acute Inpatient PT experience strongly preferred
- Comfort working with diverse patient populations including ortho, neuro, and deconditioned patients
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced acute care caseload
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Adaptability across multiple hospital units
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
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 occasional varied shifts
- A welcoming culture that values your expertise
- Meaningful patient connections in an acute care setting
Apply Now
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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