Location: Baker City, OR

Start Date: 12-10-2025

End Date: 10-01-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM (Day), occasional Saturday coverage

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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

• Evaluate patients’ mobility, functional status, and rehabilitation needs in both inpatient and swing-bed settings
• Develop individualized treatment plans that support recovery after orthopedic procedures and medical illness
• Provide skilled outpatient orthopedics care, and apply neurorehabilitation techniques when appropriate
• Deliver compassionate hands-on therapy, progressive exercise programs, and safe mobility training
• Collaborate with nursing, case management, and caregivers to coordinate timely discharges and home readiness
• Document clinical progress clearly and on time using facility-required processes and checklists
• Participate in Trinity Specialty Specific Competency Testing and complete the Trinity Skills Checklist to ensure consistent, high-quality care

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (must have, or be eligible to obtain Oregon license prior to start)
• BLS certification (required)
• Willingness to complete Trinity competency testing and skills checklist as part of onboarding
• Ability to pass required health screenings and pre-employment testing (MMR, Hep B, PPD/IGRA, Varicella, COVID-19, flu, physical, 10-panel drug screen)
• Comfort working in a critical access rural hospital environment with a mix of inpatient, swing bed, and outpatient caseloads
• Experience in inpatient rehabilitation, swing bed rehab, outpatient orthopedics, or neurorehabilitation is highly desirable

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills for orthopedic and medical rehabilitation
• Hands-on manual therapy and therapeutic exercise prescription
• Experience with mobility training, transfers, gait training, and assistive device recommendations
• Familiarity with discharge planning and caregiver education in a rural hospital setting
• Good communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to adapt treatment approaches across inpatient, swing-bed, and outpatient settings

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get licensed in Oregon quickly
• Medical, dental & vision options so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and after the assignment
• Professional development and competency support (Trinity specialty testing and skills checklist provided)
• A supportive team that values your expertise and welcomes collaboration
• Life and disability resources to give you peace of mind on and off the clock
• Referral programs and recognition opportunities to reward your contributions

Travel Perks: Explore Baker City, OR

This assignment places you in Baker City, OR — a charming gateway to northeastern Oregon adventures. Explore the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, stroll the historic downtown with local shops and cafes, and hit nearby trails for hiking and mountain biking in the Elkhorn Mountains. In winter, Anthony Lakes offers skiing and snowplay; in warmer months, go fishing, birdwatching, or take scenic drives through Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and the Eagle Cap Wilderness. Perfect for outdoor lovers who want cozy small-town life between shifts.

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