Physical Therapist
Location: Chowchilla, California
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 06-28-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
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 and evaluate patient mobility, strength, and functional needs to build effective treatment plans
- Design and implement individualized therapy programs focused on functional outcomes and safety
- Provide hands-on interventions, therapeutic exercises and education to patients and their care teams
- Document progress and outcomes thoroughly and timely to support continuity of care
- Collaborate with nursing, mental health, custody staff and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Participate in orientation and training activities to maintain high standards and compliance
Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in California or ability to obtain before start
- Active BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
- Experience delivering patient-centered physical therapy in an institutional or acute/rehab setting preferred
- Comfort working within a correctional facility environment and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation and communication skills
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred or equivalent degree in Physical Therapy
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in musculoskeletal and functional mobility assessment
- Proficient with therapeutic exercise prescription and manual therapy techniques
- Knowledgeable about safety, fall prevention and adaptive equipment recommendations
- Ability to create measurable treatment goals and track patient outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills for patient education and team collaboration
- Competent documentation skills and familiarity with clinical charting best practices
Benefits
- Competitive pay and a 40-hour weekly guarantee for stability and peace of mind
- 26-week contract assignment offering great short-term commitment and predictability
- One-week paid orientation so you start confident and prepared
- Medical, dental and vision options available to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional needs
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a reward
- Supportive multidisciplinary team at CCWF - Central California Women's Facility
- Flexible scheduling conversations — we aim to work with your life outside of work
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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