Location: Parkersburg, West Virginia

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 rate (increased rate for split Parkersburg/Willows assignment). Contact recruiter for exact 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

• Provide skilled outpatient physical therapy care to adults and older adults, using evidence-based interventions
• Evaluate patient function, develop individualized treatment plans, and track measurable outcomes
• Deliver hands-on manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional retraining
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety, and injury prevention
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Document patient progress promptly and accurately in the electronic health record
• Adapt treatment plans for a split-site caseload between Parkersburg and Willows to meet patient needs

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Physical Therapist license in West Virginia (required)
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program, DPT preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained shortly after hire
• Prior outpatient experience preferred, but motivated new grads with strong clinical skills are welcome
• Comfort managing a split-site assignment and reliable transportation for travel between sites
• Ability to pass background check and meet employer immunization requirements

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment and differential diagnosis skills in musculoskeletal and functional impairments
• Proficiency with therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration
• Familiarity with outcome measures and documentation best practices
• Time management and organizational skills to manage caseload across two sites

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and timely direct deposit
• Generous support for licensure and credentialing so you can focus on patients
• Medical, dental, and vision options available depending on assignment
• 401K retirement savings plan access for long-term planning
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program because great teammates deserve great rewards
• Supportive team environment that values your clinical input and growth
• Flexible scheduling where possible to help balance life and work

Travel Perks: Explore Parkersburg, West Virginia

Explore the scenic Ohio Riverfront and the historic Blennerhassett Island for weekend strolls. Hike or picnic at nearby North Bend State Park, enjoy local eateries and small town charm in Parkersburg, and take short drives to quaint river towns like Marietta, OH. For a bigger day trip, Pittsburgh and its museums and dining scene are within reasonable driving distance.

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