Physical Therapist
Location: Livonia, MI
Start Date: 10-27-2025
End Date: 03-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts (exact start/end times vary by site), Monday–Friday typical; occasional weekends 1–2 days per month max; may include at least one holiday
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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, functional status, and rehabilitation needs using evidence-based evaluation techniques
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore movement and reduce pain
- Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and gait training
- Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately in EPIC and other required systems
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (nursing, physicians, case managers) to coordinate patient care
- Educate patients and families on safe mobility, home exercise programs, and fall prevention
- Participate in competency testing and skills checklists to maintain clinical excellence
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in Michigan (license verification required)
- BLS certification (required)
- Comfortable using EPIC for documentation and order management
- Current immunizations and screenings per facility policy (Tdap, COVID-19, MMR, Hep B, Influenza vaccine, Varicella, PPD/IGRA, Trinity 10 Panel drug screen, fit test, color vision, physical/health statement)
- Willingness to complete Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and Trinity Skills Checklist
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with clinical teams
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and treatment planning
- Therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and mobility training
- Fall-risk assessment and safe transfer techniques
- Proficient documentation skills in EPIC
- Clinical decision-making and problem solving
- Time management and caseload prioritization
- Effective patient and family education techniques
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make the move easy and comfortable
- Competitive pay and timely weekly payroll for contract travelers
- Medical, dental & vision options so you stay healthy while helping others
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- Supportive team environment with experienced clinicians who have your back
- Paid onboarding and orientation so you hit the ground running
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
- Access to continuing education and professional development opportunities
Travel Perks: Explore Livonia, MI
This is a travel assignment in Livonia, MI — a great base for exploring Metro Detroit and nearby attractions. Visit the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Dearborn for history and innovation, enjoy shopping and dining at Laurel Park Place, or take a short drive to Ann Arbor for arts, live music, and diverse restaurants. Outdoor options include Kensington Metropark for hiking, biking and paddle sports, and weekend getaways to the Detroit Riverwalk or nearby lakes for boating and relaxing. Plenty of local coffee shops and suburban comforts make downtime pleasant between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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