Location: Oakland, CA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday-Thursday, 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM; Friday, 9:45 AM - 6:15 PM; Saturday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shifts)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $74 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

• Provide high-quality pediatric acute care physical therapy interventions tailored to each child’s needs
• Perform thorough assessments and ongoing evaluations to guide safe, effective treatment plans
• Develop and teach practical home exercise programs that empower patients and families
• Recognize and respond promptly to signs of distress and escalate concerns per protocol
• Document interventions and progress clearly and accurately in the facility charting system
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Support post-operative patients and manage common orthopedic and neurologic rehab diagnoses

Qualifications

• Active CA PT License (required)
• AHA BLS and AHA PALS certifications (required)
• Minimum 1 year of pediatric acute care physical therapy experience
• Comfortable using any standard electronic charting system (charting required)
• Ability to recognize signs of patient distress and act appropriately
• COVID-19 vaccine and booster required per facility guidelines (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Preferred: experience in an academic medical center

Knowledge & Skills

• Acute care assessment and monitoring
• Pediatric acute care expertise
• Orthopedics and post-operative care (total hip/knee, spine, shoulder)
• Neurologic rehabilitation (stroke, SCI, TBI, Parkinson’s, MS)
• Home exercise program design and patient/family education
• Body mechanics and safe mobility training
• Recognizing clinical deterioration and emergency response
• Proficient, accurate clinical documentation and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract life easy and adventurous
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less headache
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Oakland, CA

This is a travel contract in the East Bay—enjoy the best of city and outdoors. Explore Walnut Creek’s Broadway Plaza for shopping and theater, hike scenic trails at Mount Diablo State Park, or spend a sunny afternoon at Lafayette Reservoir. A short BART ride or drive brings you to Lake Merritt, Oakland’s waterfront dining and Jack London Square, or hop across the bay to San Francisco for iconic sightseeing, museums, and dining. Plenty of nearby parks, farmer’s markets, and weekend getaway options make this a great base for work and play.

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