Location: Mound City, Missouri

Start Date: 09-02-2026

End Date: 12-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (day shift; 8-hour days, start time flexible between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM; 35 GWW)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 patients’ physical functioning and wound care needs using standardized assessments
• Develop individualized, evidence-based plans of care that meet regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Provide hands-on rehabilitation interventions: manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, modalities, ambulation and DME recommendations
• Track patient progress, adjust treatments, and document outcomes accurately in the electronic record
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, referrals, and discharge planning
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education and counseling to support recovery and safety
• Supervise and mentor PTAs, rehab aides, and students while maintaining professional standards
• Participate in facility and company-required meetings, trainings, and quality initiatives

Qualifications

• Missouri state physical therapist license required (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required
• Level II clinical experience required — New grads okay if Level II (not just Level I observation)
• LTC or inpatient/outpatient rehab experience required
• Strong clinical documentation skills and accurate recording of treatment minutes
• Ability to obtain necessary DME/supplies and coordinate procurement per regulations
• Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, professional code of conduct, and ethics
• Comfort supervising PTAs, aides, and students and providing clinical mentorship

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient assessment and plan-of-care development
• Experienced with standardized assessments and outcome evaluation
• Proficient in wound care, manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, and assistive device training
• Able to administer modalities and implement evidence-based interventions
• Strong clinical documentation and regulatory compliance knowledge
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Familiarity with discharge planning, DME procurement, and supervising support staff

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing guidance to make your assignment comfortable
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can keep paperwork stress-free
• Paid time off to recharge between adventures
• Professional development, in-services, and access to continuing education
• Supportive team environment that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Comprehensive onboarding and clinical mentorship — new grads with Level II experience welcome
• 401K-style retirement options and life insurance (benefits vary by assignment)
• Relief coverage and coordinated scheduling to help maintain work-life balance
• Referral recognition programs to reward teammates who bring great people onboard

Travel Perks: Explore Mound City, Missouri

Mound City sits in scenic northwest Missouri near the Missouri River, offering relaxed riverfront views, fishing and boating opportunities, and peaceful country roads perfect for weekend drives. Explore nearby small-town charm, local diners and cafes, and regional history museums. For a change of pace, take a weekend trip to larger hubs like St. Joseph or Kansas City for dining, cultural events, and shopping.

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