Location: Dover, DE

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM day shift (5 x 8-hour shifts)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 adult, geriatric and adolescent patients to identify impairments, functional limitations, and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans emphasizing post-operative care and musculoskeletal recovery
• Perform fall risk assessments and apply prevention strategies to keep patients safe at home and in clinic
• Manage a high-volume caseload (~55 visits/week) while maintaining thorough, timely documentation in NextGen Case Management
• Provide education and self-management strategies to patients and caregivers to maximize recovery and prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Monitor patient progress using outcome measures and adjust plans of care to achieve measurable improvement

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist license in Delaware or eligibility to obtain state licensure quickly
• Minimum 1 year of clinical physical therapy experience (outpatient experience strongly preferred)
• Comfortable treating a broad range of musculoskeletal and post-operative conditions (e.g., rotator cuff, total joint replacement, meniscus, spine)
• Experience with NextGen Case Management or similar electronic health record documentation systems
• Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to manage an active caseload (~55 visits/week) with strong time management and documentation skills
• Professional appearance consistent with dress code: khakis or dress pants, collared/business casual shirt, closed-toe shoes

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's in Physical Therapy preferred; entry-level professional degree required by state licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of post-operative protocols and rehabilitation progressions
• Skilled in fall risk assessment and preventive interventions
• Proficient with musculoskeletal evaluation and manual therapy techniques
• Comfortable with vestibular rehab, Parkinson’s care, CVA and concussion management (optional/bonus)
• Experience using NextGen or comparable case management/EHR systems
• Excellent patient education, communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage high patient volume while maintaining quality care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge, and come back energized
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to get you on-site quickly
• A supportive team that values your clinical judgment and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Dover, DE

Dover puts you in the heart of Delaware — catch a race or event at Dover International Speedway, explore aviation history at the Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover AFB, or stroll the exhibits at the Biggs Museum of American Art and First State Heritage Park. Nature lovers will enjoy nearby Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge for birdwatching and scenic trails, and the beautiful Delaware beaches at Rehoboth Beach and Lewes are an easy drive for a weekend getaway.

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