Location: Hayward, CA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-04-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 35

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

• Deliver patient-centered physical therapy evaluations and individualized treatment plans
• Use evidence-based interventions to improve mobility, function, and independence
• Collaborate with nursing, OT, SLP, and care teams to coordinate holistic care
• Document skilled care accurately and timely to support clinical outcomes
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe transfers
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continuity

Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapist license (or compact privileges if applicable)
• Active CPR/BLS certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Current professional liability insurance as required by facility
• Post-acute or skilled nursing experience preferred but new grads with strong clinical skills encouraged to apply
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to provide care across a seven-day coverage model

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent degree preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of musculoskeletal and neurologic rehabilitation principles
• Skilled in therapeutic exercise, gait training, and functional mobility
• Proficient with documentation systems and rehab outcome measures
• Ability to instruct and train caregivers and family members
• Comfort managing caseloads in a fast-paced post-acute setting
• Good clinical reasoning and goal-directed treatment planning

Benefits

• Competitive pay and weekly pay options to keep things simple and steady
• Generous guaranteed hours (35 hours/week) so you can plan your life outside work
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help maintain your credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back at your best
• Access to a supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded
• Professional development support to grow your skills and career

Travel Perks: Explore Hayward, CA

Explore Hayward's local charms during time off: stroll the peaceful Hayward Japanese Gardens, hike or picnic at Don Castro Regional Recreation Area, enjoy waterfront walks at Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center, and catch local eats and events in downtown Hayward. For weekend adventures you are a short drive from Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco for museums, great dining, and Bay Area hikes. Nearby vineyards in Livermore and shoreline beaches in Alameda make for easy day trips.

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