Job description
Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Location: Council Grove, Kansas
Start Date: 09-25-2026
End Date: 12-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $56.00 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
- Screen, evaluate, and treat patients to help them regain function and confidence
- Build and update individualized treatment and discharge plans of care
- Document services accurately and on time so every patient story is complete
- Supervise PTAs and Rehab Techs in line with state practice acts
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams and families to surround patients with support
- Uphold safety, infection control, and regulatory standards every single day
Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MSPT, or BSPT)
- Active state PT license, or the ability to obtain one
- Strong communication, documentation, and clinical skills
- Flexibility to adapt to varying facilities, schedules, and patient needs
- A genuine passion for restoring mobility and improving lives
Knowledge & Skills
- Physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques
- Patient evaluation and clinical assessment
- Treatment plan development and progression
- Direct patient care with a compassionate touch
- Clear, timely documentation practices
- Supervision and mentoring of PTAs and Rehab Techs
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and teamwork
- Adaptability across facilities, schedules, and patient populations
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to keep you comfortable on assignment
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage so you can focus on patient care
- 401K retirement savings plan to build your future
- Guaranteed weekly hours for predictable, steady income
- Travel reimbursement to get you to Council Grove with ease
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement because we have your back
- Referral bonus program, bring a friend and earn extra
- A supportive rehab team that genuinely values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Council Grove, Kansas
Council Grove sits right in the beautiful Flint Hills of Kansas, so your days off come with plenty to explore. Spend a sunny afternoon at Council Grove Lake fishing, kayaking, or picnicking by the water. Step back in time at the Kaw Mission State Historic Site and wander the Santa Fe Trail ruts that run through town. Drive the scenic Flint Hills National Scenic Byway and take a weekend trip to the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, where bison roam and sunsets stretch forever. Nearby Emporia, Manhattan, and Topeka offer dining, shopping, and college town energy whenever you want a change of pace. Small town charm, wide open skies, and a truly welcoming community await you.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility? 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.