Location: Petaluma, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 01-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $81 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

• Perform thorough patient evaluations to assess physical abilities and functional needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote independence
• Provide targeted physical therapy interventions to improve strength, mobility, and function
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, safe movement, and home modifications
• Collaborate with occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to achieve the best outcomes
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation of assessments, progress notes, and treatment plans
• Ensure care plans align with regulatory standards and best practices in physical therapy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Valid Physical Therapy license in California (or eligibility to obtain licensure)
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or similar setting preferred
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic modalities, adaptive equipment, and rehabilitation techniques
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and functional evaluation
• Treatment planning and therapeutic exercise prescription
• Therapeutic modalities and adaptive equipment use
• Documentation best practices and regulatory compliance
• Mobility training and fall prevention strategies
• Interdisciplinary collaboration and patient education
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Generous benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage
• Paid time off so you can recharge and stay at your best
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract clinicians
• Flexible scheduling options to help balance work and life
• Professional development and opportunities for career growth
• A supportive team that values your expertise and well-being
• Employee assistance and wellness resources

Travel Perks: Explore Petaluma, CA

This is a travel contract in beautiful Sonoma County. Explore Petaluma's charming historic downtown with boutique shops, cafes, and a lively farmers market. Enjoy nearby parks like Shollenberger Park and Helen Putnam Regional Park for easy hiking and birdwatching. Sample world-class wineries and tasting rooms across Sonoma County, or take scenic drives to the Sonoma Coast and rugged beaches. Day trips are a breeze to Santa Rosa for dining and arts, and to San Francisco for city adventures and iconic sights.

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