Physical Therapist
Location: Seattle, Washington
Start Date: 01-05-2026
End Date: 04-04-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $69 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
- Provide skilled evaluations and individualized physical therapy treatment plans
- Deliver hands-on care including gait training, therapeutic exercise, and manual therapy
- Document patient progress thoroughly and communicate outcomes with the care team
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and caregivers to support safe discharges and care transitions
- Educate patients and families to maximize functional recovery and independence
- Adhere to facility policies, safety standards, and evidence-based practice
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in the state of Washington or ability to obtain licensure prior to start
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before starting)
- Clinical experience in inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation preferred
- Valid professional liability insurance as required by facility or agency
- Ability to pass background check and meet facility immunization requirements
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong assessment and treatment planning skills for adult rehab
- Proficiency in gait training, balance retraining, therapeutic exercise, and manual techniques
- Clear, timely documentation and familiarity with electronic medical records
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills with interdisciplinary staff
- Ability to teach and motivate patients and caregivers toward functional goals
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in quickly
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you and your family stay healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease state board costs
- Competitive weekly guarantee and consistent hours for stability on contract
- Referral bonus program because great colleagues deserve recognition
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgement and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, Washington
This assignment is in Ballard, a lively Seattle neighborhood with plenty to explore. Walk the Ballard Locks and watch boats and salmon pass through, rewind at the Nordic Museum, and relax at Golden Gardens Park with Puget Sound views and beach access. Ballard is packed with craft breweries, cozy coffee shops, and a popular farmers market on the weekends. Take quick trips to Discovery Park for waterfront trails, hop a ferry to Bainbridge Island for scenic afternoon escapes, or venture a bit farther for hikes in the Cascades and day trips to Mt. Rainier. Plenty of urban amenities and outdoor adventures to enjoy on your time off.
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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