Job description
Physical Therapist
Location: Waterville, ME
Start Date: 09-10-2026
End Date: 12-10-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $52.50 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 strength, mobility, and confidence
- Build and update individualized treatment and discharge plans that truly fit each patient
- Document care accurately and on time so every patient's progress is captured clearly
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Rehab Techs in line with practice acts
- Partner with interdisciplinary care teams and families to surround patients with support
- Keep safety, infection control, and regulatory standards front and center every single day
Qualifications
- Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT, MSPT, or BSPT)
- Active state Physical Therapist license, or the ability to obtain one
- Strong communication, documentation, and clinical skills
- Flexibility and a positive attitude when adapting to new facilities, schedules, and patient needs
- A genuine passion for helping patients move and feel better
Knowledge & Skills
- Physical therapy evaluation and treatment techniques
- Patient evaluation and clinical assessment
- Treatment plan development and progression
- Clinical documentation and compliance
- PTA and Rehab Tech supervision
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and family communication
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend so you can settle in comfortably
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan for your future
- Travel reimbursement to get you to your next adventure
- Guaranteed hours each week so your paycheck stays predictable
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Referral bonus program because great therapists know great therapists
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
Travel Perks: Explore Waterville, ME
Waterville sits right in the heart of Maine, so your days off are packed with possibilities. Paddle or fish the Kennebec River, wander the trails around the Belgrade Lakes, or catch a show at the historic Waterville Opera House. Colby College keeps the town lively with arts and events, and the coast is an easy drive for fresh lobster in Portland or Camden. When the snow flies, world-class skiing at Sugarloaf and Sunday River is close by, and Acadia National Park makes an unforgettable weekend trip. Four seasons, endless outdoor adventures, and a welcoming New England town to call home for 13 weeks.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist? 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.