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, primary pattern 7 on / 7 off (07:00 AM - 05:00 PM). Options include 3x10 or 4x10 day schedules (07:00 AM - 05:00 PM) and an alternative Thursday–Monday schedule (07:00 AM - 05:00 PM) with Tuesday/Wednesday off. Day shift coverage; weekends required as scheduled.

Hours per Week: 40

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 adult and geriatric patients to develop individualized plans of care
• Deliver evidence-based physical therapy interventions including gait training, transfers, and assistive device training
• Monitor and document vital signs and patient progress accurately in Epic
• Create and update short- and long-term goals, conduct reassessments, and manage discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education to support recovery and safe transitions home
• Collaborate with nursing, respiratory therapy, social work, and other team members to coordinate care
• Safely perform lifts/transfers and utilize equipment such as Hoyer lifts and specialty beds
• Manage a daily caseload (typically 10–12 patients) while prioritizing time management and patient safety
• Float between units including medical, surgical, ICU, ED, Same Day Surgery, and Inpatient Rehab as needed

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Physical Therapy license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care physical therapy experience required
• Proficiency with charting in Epic required
• Comfort working with a typical caseload of 10–12 patients per day
• Preferred: Inpatient rehabilitation (IPR) or community hospital experience
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Ability to safely perform transfers and work with common assistive devices

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in assessment, evaluation, plan of care development, and documentation
• Gait training, transfers and lifting techniques, and assistive device training
• Vital sign monitoring and cardiopulmonary patient care knowledge
• Experience with orthopedics, neurology, vestibular conditions, and prosthetic training
• Familiarity with ICU and medical-surgical settings and managing complex patients
• Competent with Hoyer lift operation and wheelchair assessment
• Discharge planning, home exercise program design, and patient/family education
• Strong time management, prioritization, and clinical decision-making abilities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend or assistance options to make your travel life easier
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan so you can save while you travel
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can truly recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support for a smooth start
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Referral bonus program — tell a colleague and get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values curiosity, initiative, and teamwork
• No parking fee at the facility — one less thing to worry about

Travel Perks: Explore Walla Walla, WA

Walla Walla is a delightful small city with a big reputation for wineries and farm-to-table dining. Spend weekends exploring local vineyards and tasting rooms, wandering the charming downtown shops and galleries, or visiting the Fort Walla Walla Museum and Whitman Mission National Historic Site. Outdoor lovers can hike and bike nearby trails, take scenic drives through rolling farmland, or do a day trip to the Columbia River for boating and fishing. With easy access to regional towns like Tri-Cities and seasonal festivals, there is always something new to explore between shifts.

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