Location: San Ysidro, CA

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $90.84 - $63.59 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

• Assess PACE participants and create individualized, goal-driven plans of care
• Deliver therapeutic interventions including exercise programs, gait training, and neuromuscular reeducation
• Reassess and modify treatment plans based on participant progress and outcomes
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and support staff to ensure high-quality care
• Conduct home, hospital, and community visits to support participants in their environments
• Educate participants and caregivers on adaptive devices and self-care strategies
• Document evaluations, treatments, and discharge summaries accurately and in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with PACE, CMS, DHCS, and other regulatory standards
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate holistic care
• Maintain departmental policies, quality standards, and infection control practices

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapist license required
• Bachelor of Physical Therapy (for programs completed pre-2000), Master of Physical Therapy (post-2000), or Doctorate of Physical Therapy (post-2015)
• Valid California driver license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance
• Spanish strongly preferred to support a diverse patient population
• Geriatric experience preferred — 1+ year is a plus
• Supervisory experience with PTAs and aides preferred
• New graduates are welcome and will be considered

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy (for programs completed pre-2000)
• Master's Degree in Physical Therapy (for programs completed post-2000)
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (for programs completed post-2015)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient clinical reasoning and patient-centered care planning
• Experience with exercise programs, gait training, and functional activities
• Knowledge of orthotics, prosthetics training, and pain management strategies
• Comfort conducting home and community-based visits
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, interdisciplinary team environment
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements relevant to PACE, CMS, and DHCS
• Competent in electronic medical record documentation and reporting

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
• Paid Time Off to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Opportunities for continuing education and career development
• A supportive, interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and voice
• Referral bonus program that rewards you for growing the team
• Predictable weekday hours so you can plan your life outside work

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