Location: Port Charlotte, FL

Start Date: 08-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; every other weekend and holiday rotation

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Evaluate and treat a diverse patient caseload in a 253-bed acute care hospital, helping patients regain mobility and independence
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans, focusing on functional mobility and discharge goals
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and nursing staff to provide comprehensive patient-centered care
• Document patient progress in Meditech and adjust treatment plans to optimize outcomes
• Provide education to patients and families on safe mobility and home exercise programs
• Contribute to the inpatient rehab unit and main hospital units as part of a supportive therapy team

Qualifications

• Valid Florida PT license is required (candidates without this will not be considered)
• MPT or DPT degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience
• Meditech and ICU experience are preferred and will be considered first
• Collaborative, outgoing personality with excellent communication skills

Education

• Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong skills in PT evaluation and treatment techniques
• Comfortable using mobility equipment and adaptive devices
• Knowledge of acute care and inpatient rehab best practices
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Adaptability to work every other weekend and holidays
• Basic proficiency with Meditech EMR (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you covered while on assignment
• Housing assistance to make your travel transition seamless
• Travel reimbursement to get you to sunny Florida
• Licensure reimbursement and support for maintaining your Florida PT license
• 401K retirement plan with company match to build your future
• Referral bonus program when you bring fellow travelers along
• Dedicated support team that has your back 24/7

Travel Perks: Explore Port Charlotte, FL

Port Charlotte offers beautiful Gulf Coast beaches just a short drive away, plus boating, fishing, and waterfront dining. Explore nearby Charlotte Harbor for kayaking and paddleboarding, visit the Peace River Wildlife Center, or head to Punta Gorda for charming shops and live music. Weekend trips to Sarasota or Naples are easy, and you can catch an MLB spring training game in nearby Fort Myers!

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