Location: New London, NH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 and treat outpatient and inpatient rehab patients with individualized, evidence-based plans of care
• Perform gait training and functional mobility interventions to help patients return to their daily activities
• Fabricate and fit temporary splints and orthotics as needed to support recovery and function
• Deliver post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation focused on safe, effective progress
• Provide vestibular and balance services and participate in neurological and lymphedema care when indicated
• Collaborate closely with occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and physicians for coordinated care
• Document all care accurately and efficiently in EPIC to ensure continuity and quality
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, safety strategies, and recovery milestones

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years' experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant/Physical Therapist Aide in a rehab/outpatient setting (New grads not considered)
• Active New Hampshire Physical Therapist Aide/Assistant license or Compact eligibility (must be uploaded)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (required)
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Must include traveler permanent address in profile and provide any requested time-off (RTO) at submission
• Own transportation required for this assignment
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered
• Availability for Monday–Friday day shift schedule with typical hours of 8:30 AM–5:00 PM; scheduling requests must be submitted up front (no changes after offer)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong outpatient rehab skills including gait training and functional mobility
• Experience with splint and orthotic fabrication (temporary and permanent)
• Competence in post-surgical, orthopedic, neurological, vestibular, and lymphedema therapies
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records for documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams (OT, SLP, nursing, physicians)
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Comfort treating a wide variety of conditions from stroke to orthopedic recovery
• Professionalism, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

• Housing assistance resources and a helpful housing flyer to get you settled quickly
• Travel support and coordination so your assignment runs smoothly
• Licensure guidance and support for New Hampshire/Compact requirements
• Opportunities to collaborate with Dartmouth Health-affiliated specialists
• A supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Professional development and continuing education encouragement
• Flexible, family-friendly weekday scheduling with work-life balance in mind
• A welcoming, community-focused hospital where patient-centered care matters

Travel Perks: Explore New London, NH

Nestled in the Lake Sunapee region, New London offers gorgeous four-season outdoor recreation — think paddleboarding and swimming on nearby lakes in summer, hiking Mount Kearsarge or Mount Sunapee in the fall, and skiing at Ragged Mountain in winter. Enjoy local festivals, a lively summer theater scene at the New London Barn Playhouse, farmers markets, charming downtown shops and restaurants, and easy day trips to Hanover or Concord. It's a great spot for nature lovers and weekend explorers alike.

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