Job description
Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab
Location: Augusta, GA
Start Date: 06-22-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (flexible start/end times, 8-hour standard), plus 2 weekend shifts over 13-week assignment
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 comprehensive physical therapy assessments and treatments to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting
- Develop individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and functional independence
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated patient care
- Document patient progress accurately in Meditech
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and discharge planning
- Utilize advanced equipment such as Bioness and BITS interactive computer system
Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Georgia (or compact license)
- 1+ years of experience in inpatient rehabilitation
- BLS certification required
- Experience with wound care preferred
- Familiarity with Meditech documentation system
- Ability to work flexible hours and weekends as needed
Knowledge & Skills
- In-depth knowledge of rehabilitation techniques and protocols
- Proficient in wound care management
- Skilled in using Meditech electronic health records
- Experience with Bioness neurostimulation devices
- Ability to use BITS interactive computer system for therapy
- Strong patient assessment and treatment planning skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Augusta, GA
Explore the historic Augusta Riverwalk with live concerts and Saturday market, enjoy the vibrant downtown dining and nightlife, and experience the world-famous Masters golf tournament held each April. Take advantage of the nearby Savannah River for outdoor activities and the city's Southern charm.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Inpatient Rehab? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.