Location: Oregon, MO

Start Date: 03-31-2026

End Date: 06-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care using evidence-based assessments
• Develop individualized plans of care that meet regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and appropriate use of assistive devices
• Provide wound care and monitor healing, adjusting treatment plans as outcomes indicate
• Document thoroughly in the electronic documentation system, including treatment minutes and discharge summaries per regulatory requirements
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, interdisciplinary team members, patients, and families about progress and barriers
• Participate in care conferences, utilization review, and facility-required meetings and trainings
• Supervise and mentor physical therapist assistants, aides, and students, ensuring quality and compliance

Qualifications

• Missouri State Physical Therapy license (MO) — required; Compact allowed
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience (new graduates OK with Level II clinical experience)
• Prior LTC (Long Term Care) or Rehab experience — required
• Ability to perform standardized assessments and apply evidence-based practice
• Comfort supervising PT assistants and supporting rehabilitation aides/students
• Adherence to APTA and State Practice Act requirements, professional code of conduct, and ethics
• Ability to obtain necessary DME and supplies per practice requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient evaluation and assessment using standardized tools
• Plan of care development and outcome evaluation
• Rehabilitation interventions: manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities
• Wound care assessment and treatment
• Clinical documentation and electronic documentation systems
• Regulatory compliance and accurate recording of treatment minutes
• Supervision, mentoring, and team-based communication
• Experience in LTC and rehabilitation settings

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and worry-free
• Professional development and CEU support to grow your clinical skills
• A supportive team that values you, collaboration, and evidence-based care
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance life and work
• Travel support and local housing resources for contract therapists
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor — advance your leadership skills

Travel Perks: Explore Oregon, MO

Explore the charm of small-town Missouri while on assignment: enjoy scenic river recreation and fishing along the Missouri River, stroll local parks and walking trails, check out community festivals and farmers markets, and savor regional restaurants and cafes. For weekend escapes, you can plan trips to nearby larger hubs for museums, shopping, and more outdoor activities.

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