Job description
Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Laconia, NH
Start Date: 10-05-2026
End Date: 01-09-2027
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (35 guaranteed hours per week)
Hours per Week: 35
Candidate Pay Rate: $68.60 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 patients and build personalized treatment plans that get them moving again
- Deliver hands-on therapy and therapeutic exercise to restore strength, mobility, and confidence
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and long-term wellness strategies
- Document progress clearly and accurately to keep care coordinated across the team
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and fellow therapists to achieve the best possible outcomes
- Track functional gains and adjust treatment approaches to keep every patient moving forward
- Create a warm, encouraging environment where patients feel motivated to push toward their goals
Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist license in New Hampshire (or compact eligibility)
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree from an accredited program
- Current BLS certification
- Prior experience in outpatient or skilled rehabilitation settings is a plus
- A team-first attitude and genuine passion for patient progress
- Must bring state or federal issued identification and wear a photo badge at all times
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Manual therapy and therapeutic exercise techniques
- Clear, compassionate communication with patients and families
- Solid documentation and time management habits
- Adaptability and a collaborative spirit in a fast-paced rehab setting
- Commitment to evidence-based practice and continuous learning
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend so you can settle in comfortably
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage to keep you feeling your best
- 401K retirement savings plan for your future
- Travel reimbursement to get you where the adventure begins
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement because we handle the paperwork headaches
- Referral bonus program that rewards you for bringing great people along
- Guaranteed weekly hours for steady, predictable income
- A supportive recruiter and care team that truly has your back
Travel Perks: Explore Laconia, NH
Laconia sits right on the shores of Lake Winnipesaukee, so your days off can include boating, lakeside strolls, and stunning fall foliage. Gunstock Mountain Resort is minutes away for skiing, tubing, and scenic chairlift rides, while Weirs Beach offers classic New England charm and summer concerts. History buffs will love the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad and the nearby White Mountains, perfect for hiking, leaf peeping, and weekend road trips. With Concord and Manchester within easy reach and Boston just a couple hours south, you get small-town serenity with big-city access whenever you want it.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Outpatient? 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.