Location: Merced, CA

Start Date: 03-07-2026

End Date: 06-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Day); 8-hour shifts standard with flexibility for PT travelers to work 10-hour weekend split schedules (examples: Wed-Sat or Sun-Wed) as needed

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

• Provide skilled physical therapy evaluation and treatment for adult and geriatric inpatient populations, focusing on orthopedic, neurological, medical, and pulmonary diagnoses
• Deliver outpatient and occasional home health services at the off-site outpatient center as needed
• Participate in the early mobility program, including vent early mobility protocols and level 2 interventions
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, respiratory therapists, and rehab team members to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document care accurately and efficiently in Cerner EMR to support continuity and compliance
• Support stroke program initiatives (NIH stroke certification in use) and contribute to quality improvement efforts
• Assist with wound care, pulmonary rehab, and discharge planning to optimize patient outcomes
• Mentor and work alongside PTAs, OTRs, COTAs, and therapy aides to ensure cohesive therapy delivery

Qualifications

• Valid California Physical Therapy license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of clinical PT experience (inpatient acute care experience strongly preferred)
• Comfortable with telemetry patients and basic ventilator familiarity (2-6 vents typical)
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Ability to float across inpatient, outpatient, and home health settings
• NIH Stroke certification, pediatric or geriatric experience, and wound care skills are a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Inpatient acute hospital care and early mobility protocols
• Outpatient therapy and home health visit workflows
• Telemetry patient management and familiarity with ventilator considerations
• Orthopedic and neurological rehabilitation techniques
• Pulmonary rehabilitation and wound care basics
• Skilled documentation in Cerner EMR
• Strong communication, clinical reasoning, and interdisciplinary collaboration

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to make your contract comfortable and easy
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork isn’t a headache
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Referral bonus program to reward you for sharing the opportunity
• A supportive, collaborative therapy team that values your expertise
• Professional development support — grow your skills in stroke care, early mobility, and more

Travel Perks: Explore Merced, CA

Merced is a great home base for outdoor adventures — you’re about an hour from Yosemite National Park for hiking and scenic views, roughly two hours from Monterey Bay and San Francisco for coastal and city escapes, and close to the Sierra Nevada range for weekend getaways. The local area serves a population of about 70K and offers easy access to parks, local dining, and weekend road trips to explore beaches, mountains, and city attractions.

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