Location: New Bedford, MA

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Evaluate patients’ functional status and develop individualized physical therapy treatment plans
• Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions and progress treatment toward measurable goals
• Document patient evaluations, interventions and outcomes accurately in the medical record
• Collaborate with nursing, physicians and rehab team members to coordinate care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety and fall prevention
• Supervise and mentor therapy aides or assistants and support a positive team environment
• Monitor and report patient progress using standardized outcome measures and adjust plans as needed

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start)
• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Bachelor or Master of Physical Therapy considered
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Reliable documentation skills and comfort with electronic medical records

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; or Bachelor/Master in Physical Therapy as required by state licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment, gait training, balance and mobility interventions
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities, manual therapy techniques and exercise prescription
• Ability to set measurable goals and use outcome measures to track progress
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Time management and caseload prioritization for a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy and focused
• Licensure assistance and support to help with local credentialing
• Travel coordination and housing support to make your move easier
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and your clinical judgment
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral program to reward you for connecting great clinicians
• Access to clinical tools, documentation support, and EMR resources

Travel Perks: Explore New Bedford, MA

New Bedford is a historic coastal gem with a rich maritime heritage. Explore the nationally renowned New Bedford Whaling Museum, enjoy waterfront dining and fresh seafood, stroll through Buttonwood Park, catch a show at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center, or visit the New Bedford Art Museum. Weekend trips to Cape Cod and seasonal ferries to Martha's Vineyard make for easy escapes. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate nearby beaches, coastal trails and excellent opportunities for fishing and whale watching.

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