Location: Rutland, VT

Start Date: 2025-10-23T11:44:24.000Z

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive weekly pay (based on experience)

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 comprehensive OASIS and physical therapy assessments to set meaningful, measurable goals
• Develop individualized plans of care that promote independence, safety, and lasting progress
• Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions and teach patients and caregivers practical strategies
• Document clinical progress and OASIS time points accurately and promptly to support quality care and billing
• Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and the rehab team to ensure seamless continuity
• Optimize visit schedules to boost productivity and achieve better patient outcomes
• Supervise PTAs, students, and home care aides while maintaining regulatory and clinical compliance
• Lead and participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer reviews to elevate standards of care
• Engage in community outreach and marketing to grow services and promote rehab programs

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Vermont Physical Therapist license required
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Master of Physical Therapy acceptable
• BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain quickly
• Valid driver license, reliable transportation, and comfort traveling between patient homes
• Ability to pass background checks and complete credentialing
• Prior home health or community-based physical therapy experience preferred
• Comfort supervising PTAs and students and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
• Master of Physical Therapy acceptable
• State Physical Therapist licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Excellent communication, time management, and care coordination skills
• Strong patient assessment skills and plan of care development
• Skilled in therapeutic interventions and patient and caregiver education
• Proficient with clinical documentation systems; McKesson experience is a plus
• Knowledge of OASIS data collection and home health quality improvement processes
• Understanding of billing and charging documentation and insurance coverage considerations
• Familiarity with Federal and State regulations and APTA guidelines
• Strong clinical record keeping to support quality and reimbursement
• Experience supervising clinical staff and promoting clinical best practices

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay that grows with experience
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match
• Paid Time Off to recharge and come back ready to care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required fees
• Continuing education support to sharpen your clinical skills
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues
• Supportive onboarding and credentialing from a team that’s got your back
• Flexible scheduling support to help balance life and work on assignment
• A collaborative team culture that values you and your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Rutland, VT

Explore the Green Mountains while on assignment. Hit the slopes or trails at nearby Killington and Pico for skiing and hiking, paddle on Lake Bomoseen in summer, enjoy spectacular fall foliage and scenic trails, and browse cozy downtown Rutland shops and farmers markets. Sample local breweries and eateries, and take quick weekend trips to other charming southern Vermont towns for the perfect work and play balance.

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