Location: Arlington, TX

Start Date: 02-17-2026

End Date: 05-19-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating schedule including weekends, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM (Day shift, weekend rotation; exact days vary)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 inpatient neuro and orthopedic patients to develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions for inpatient rehab and acute care (including ORTHO, Telemetry, and ICU patients)
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate safe, timely patient care and discharge planning
• Document patient progress accurately and timely in Meditech and maintain clear clinical records
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery goals and safe transitions
• Adapt treatment approaches while floating to other units as needed, maintaining high standards of patient safety

Qualifications

• Active PT license for Texas required — no temporary licenses allowed
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2+ years of hospital experience (experience in inpatient rehab or acute hospital settings preferred — 2-3 years ideal)
• Comfort and experience evaluating/treating neuro and orthopedic patients
• Experience working with ICU and telemetry patients is a plus
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills for neuro and ortho populations
• Ability to perform safe mobility, transfer training and progressive therapeutic exercise
• Experience with acute care workflows and ICU/telemetry precautions
• Proficient documentation practices and Meditech familiarity
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for fast-paced hospital environments
• Time management and prioritization when managing a caseload and floating as needed

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to plan for your future
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement — we require an active PT license and will help with paperwork where allowed
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your clinical judgment and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Arlington, TX

Arlington is a lively spot between Dallas and Fort Worth — catch a game or tour AT&T Stadium (home of the Dallas Cowboys), see a Rangers game at Globe Life Field, enjoy thrills at Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor, or relax at River Legacy Parks for walking and biking. The Entertainment District offers dining and nightlife, and you’re only a short drive from downtown Dallas and Fort Worth for museums, live music, and cultural attractions — great for weekend adventures while on assignment.

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