Location: Walla Walla, WA

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 10-hour day shifts, 7 on / 7 off block schedule, Day shift 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM (weekend coverage required); also operates on 3x10 and 4x10 day patterns as needed

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 patients thoroughly and develop individualized plans of care that drive recovery
• Deliver hands-on and evidence-based gait training, mobility and transfer programs
• Safely perform lifts and transfers using Hoyer and sit-to-stand equipment
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient responses during treatment
• Complete clear, timely documentation in Epic — evaluations, progress notes, POCs and discharge summaries
• Conduct wheelchair assessments and recommend appropriate mobility equipment
• Coordinate discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team to ensure smooth transitions
• Manage a caseload (typical 10–12 patients/day) while prioritizing safety and outcomes

Qualifications

• Active WA state Physical Therapy license (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; other certifications a plus
• Minimum 1 year of acute care Physical Therapy experience
• IPR (Inpatient Rehabilitation) experience is a strong plus
• Comfortable learning and charting in Epic (preferred)
• Strong time management, communication and teamwork skills
• Able to safely perform patient lifts/transfers and use common assistive devices

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and developing effective Plans of Care
• Gait training, prosthetic training fundamentals and mobility interventions
• Familiarity with orthopedic, neurologic, cardiopulmonary and geriatric patient populations
• Experience in ICU/Medical-Surgical, ER and inpatient rehab settings is valuable
• Skilled with assistive devices: walkers, rolling walkers, crutches, gait belts and wheelchairs
• Proficient in documentation practices: evaluations, reassessments, goals and discharge planning
• Vital sign monitoring, strength testing, AROM/PROM and pain assessment
• Strong patient and family education skills and ability to create home exercise programs

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to help you settle in and explore
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance and short-term disability for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between contracts (you earned it!)
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to make state compliance easy
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth

Travel Perks: Explore Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla is a charming small city known for its wine country — expect dozens of tasting rooms and vineyard views on your days off. Explore a vibrant downtown with farm-to-table restaurants, cozy coffee shops, and local boutiques. Outdoor lovers can hit nearby trails for hiking and biking, enjoy local parks and rivers, or take scenic drives into the Blue Mountains. Weekend trips to nearby Tri-Cities or Pendleton, OR make for easy mini-getaways. Seasonal farmers markets, galleries and community events give you plenty to do between shifts.

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