Location: Silver City, NM

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-21-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay (contact recruiter for details)

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

• Evaluate patients' mobility, strength, balance, and functional needs and document findings clearly
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, gait training, and manual therapy
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans to maximize outcomes
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support discharge planning and continuity of care
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and injury prevention strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the facility's medical record system
• Promote a safe environment and adhere to facility policies and professional standards

Qualifications

• Current, active New Mexico Physical Therapist license (required)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Bachelor's or Master's in Physical Therapy accepted
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Previous experience in an outpatient, skilled nursing, or acute care setting preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to pass background checks and meet agency credentialing requirements

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Master's or Bachelor's in Physical Therapy acceptable

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with therapeutic exercise, manual therapy techniques, and gait training
• Familiarity with common modalities and assistive devices
• Comfortable with patient assessment, care planning, and measurable outcome documentation
• Experience using electronic medical records for documentation
• Strong clinical reasoning, organization, and time-management skills
• Compassionate patient education and effective family communication

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your hard work
• Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued
• Flexible scheduling discussions to help with work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement when applicable
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Referral bonus program — bring great colleagues and get rewarded
• Prompt onboarding and payroll support for agency staff
• Local mentorship and clinical collaboration with experienced clinicians

Travel Perks: Explore Silver City, NM

Silver City is a charming gateway to outdoor adventures. Explore the Gila National Forest and its hiking and mountain biking trails, visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument for a dose of history, stroll Silver City's vibrant historic downtown filled with galleries and local eateries, and enjoy excellent stargazing in less light-polluted skies. Weekends can include scenic drives, birdwatching, and sampling local New Mexico cuisine.

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