Location: Glenwood Springs, CO

Start Date: 12-23-2025

End Date: 03-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4 x 10-hour days per week (weekdays vary) with a required Saturday schedule; daytime clinic hours vary by week (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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

• Evaluate patients and develop individualized outpatient treatment plans for a variety of diagnoses
• Implement therapeutic interventions to improve strength, range of motion, balance, safety, and overall function
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and self-management strategies
• Document patient progress clearly and timely to support high-quality care and continuity
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient flow and reduce wait times
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care that promotes independence and community reintegration

Qualifications

• Current Colorado PT licensure (DORA) or eligibility through the PT Compact
• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy (required) or equivalent credential
• Minimum of 2 years of physical therapy experience; 3-5 years preferred
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association (required)
• Proof of current seasonal flu vaccination from this flu season (required Oct 1 - Apr 1, no declinations accepted)
• Ability to work a Saturday schedule as part of the weekly rotation

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

Knowledge & Skills

• Outpatient physical therapy assessment and patient evaluation
• Treatment planning and therapeutic exercise prescription
• Balance training, range of motion assessment, and functional mobility interventions
• Patient education and home program development
• Strong documentation and time-management skills in a busy outpatient setting
• Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills for collaborating with clinical staff

Benefits

• On-site furnished housing available to travelers (studio $1,790/month; small 1-bedroom $1,980/month) including Wi-Fi, utilities, and laundry
• Competitive travel assignment pay and travel reimbursement options
• Supportive rehab team with opportunities to impact patient wait times and outcomes
• Licensure assistance and credential support to keep you moving
• Paid time to recharge so you can enjoy the outdoors on your days off
• Continuing education support and access to professional development
• Simple move-in — no deposit, fully furnished housing when available
• A workplace that values work-life balance and mountain adventures

Travel Perks: Explore Glenwood Springs, CO

Glenwood Springs is a mountain-lover's dream. On your days off you can soak in the famous Glenwood Hot Springs or Iron Mountain Hot Springs, explore the scenic Hanging Lake trail, ride the alpine coaster at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, and ski or snowboard nearby at Sunlight Mountain Resort. The Colorado River runs through town for rafting and fishing, and there are countless hiking and biking trails and cozy local restaurants to discover. Perfect for quick slope days or long weekend escapes to nearby mountain towns.

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