Location: Buffalo, MO

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 - $55 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 residents in a Long Term Care setting with compassion and clinical expertise
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that help residents regain function
• Provide therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and pain management interventions
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to ensure meaningful outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation to support care continuity and compliance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver coordinated resident care

Qualifications

• Active Missouri PT License (required) — must be current and in good standing
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• Previous Long Term Care (LTC) experience preferred
• Strong clinical reasoning and hands-on treatment skills
• Excellent communication skills for working with residents, families, and the care team

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in physical therapy evaluation and treatment for an LTC population
• Skilled at creating and modifying individualized care plans
• Proficiency with documentation best practices in clinical settings
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and pain management techniques

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy on the road
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is valued
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education support
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great people aboard
• Dedicated recruiter support to make logistics simple and stress-free

Travel Perks: Explore Buffalo, MO

Buffalo, MO is a great home base for outdoor lovers and small-town explorers. Enjoy nearby lakes and state parks for fishing, boating, and hiking; discover local restaurants and community events downtown; and take easy weekend drives to larger regional attractions for entertainment, shopping, or a change of scenery after a week of rewarding work.

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