Location: Watsonville, CA

Start Date: 12-04-2025

End Date: 03-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 30

Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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

• Assess patients' mobility, strength, balance and functional needs to build personalized plans of care
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans to improve patient outcomes
• Provide hands-on therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise and manual therapy
• Monitor progress and adjust care plans with measurable goals and clear documentation
• Educate patients and families on injury prevention, home exercise programs and safe discharge plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate comprehensive care
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the facility's EHR and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapy license required (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program; DPT preferred
• BLS/CPR certification required or willingness to obtain
• Comfortable with electronic health records and timely documentation
• Strong clinical reasoning, communication, and teamwork skills
• Previous outpatient or acute-care PT experience preferred

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, gait training and functional mobility
• Knowledge of musculoskeletal and neuromuscular evaluation and treatment
• Proficient in patient education and home exercise program design
• Familiarity with documentation standards, ICD-10/CPT basics and regulatory compliance
• Excellent time management, prioritization and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in comfortably
• 30-hour guaranteed work week to start for schedule stability
• Travel reimbursement to cover your trip to assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state paperwork easier
• Access to continuing education and professional development
• Supportive team environment with clinical mentorship
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Watsonville, CA

Watsonville sits in the heart of Pajaro Valley — perfect for outdoor lovers and foodies. Explore nearby beaches and coastal trails, including the Monterey Bay coastline and Santa Cruz beaches (about a 30–40 minute drive). Take a short trip to the Monterey Bay Aquarium, stroll scenic Cannery Row in Monterey, or enjoy Big Sur’s dramatic coastal views on a weekend drive. Locally, enjoy farmers markets, berry farms and wineries, and hiking among redwoods at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park. Day trips to Carmel-by-the-Sea or San Jose are easy for a change of pace.

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