Physical Therapist - Inpatient
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Start Date: 01-26-2026
End Date: 04-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday and every other Saturday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 32
Candidate Pay Rate: $67 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 direct patient care and hands-on physical therapy to inpatients, helping them regain independence
- Develop, implement and update individualized plans of care in collaboration with the care team
- Fit and educate patients on rehabilitation equipment including splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs and ADL aids
- Apply therapeutic modalities and evidence-based interventions to optimize patient outcomes
- Document progress, maintain accurate clinical records in Meditech Expanse, and communicate with multidisciplinary team members
- Participate in orientation and support a culture of patient safety and quality improvement
Qualifications
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) — required
- Massachusetts Physical Therapy license — must be active and uploaded
- Minimum 2 years of recent physical therapy experience, including inpatient experience
- Current BLS (AHA) certification
- Meditech Expanse experience strongly preferred
- Traveler candidates must have their own vehicle and include permanent address and any RTO details on their profile
- One supervisory signed reference from within the past two years required
Education
- Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT)
Knowledge & Skills
- Direct patient care and plan of care development
- Experience with splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs and ADL equipment
- Skilled in therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation techniques
- Comfortable with inpatient workflows and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Proficient documentation skills and experience with Meditech Expanse
- Strong communication, problem-solving and patient education abilities
Benefits
- Meaningful, hands-on clinical experience in a well-regarded regional medical center
- Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credential uploads
- Paid orientation to get you comfortable and confident (8 hours non-billable orientation)
- Opportunities to work with a full continuum of specialties and advanced rehab equipment
- Clear schedule expectations with a 32-hour guarantee for predictable work/life balance
- Lightweight administrative support and access to electronic health records (Meditech Expanse)
- A workplace committed to patient safety and high-quality care
Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA
Explore the beautiful Berkshires on your days off: hike Mount Greylock for sweeping vistas, visit the Clark Art Institute in Williamstown, and discover contemporary art at MASS MoCA in nearby North Adams. Enjoy summer concerts at Tanglewood in Lenox, hit the slopes at Jiminy Peak in winter, and sample farm-to-table dining and charming local shops in downtown Pittsfield. Quick drives bring you scenic countryside, cozy towns, and plenty of outdoor recreation.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Inpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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