Location: Lancaster, CA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 - $68 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' functional mobility and design individualized treatment plans that help them regain independence
• Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions—gait training, balance work, therapeutic exercise—with clarity and compassion
• Collaborate closely with nursing, physicians, and family members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
• Document progress and outcomes accurately in the medical record to support continuity and quality of care
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, fall prevention, and safe transfers to promote lasting gains
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and discharge readiness to ensure smooth transitions

Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapy license (required)
• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred)
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience in skilled nursing, inpatient rehab, or post-acute care is highly valued
• Strong communication and teamwork skills—able to motivate patients and work with multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to meet facility-specific health requirements (vaccinations, TB test) and credentialing

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred; Master's or Bachelor's in Physical Therapy acceptable where applicable
• Active state licensure (California Physical Therapy license required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in mobility and functional assessments with an eye for practical, patient-centered solutions
• Proficient in therapeutic exercise prescription, gait training, balance and fall prevention strategies
• Familiarity with common post-acute conditions and adaptive equipment
• Comfortable using electronic medical records for documentation and care planning
• Strong patient education skills and the ability to train caregivers effectively
• Time management and prioritization to handle a busy caseload while maintaining quality

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help make your travel life easier
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and ready to care for others
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can think about tomorrow (while thriving today)
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after meaningful, hands-on work
• Travel reimbursement to smooth out the logistics of contracting life
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional mobility
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates patient outcomes

Travel Perks: Explore Lancaster, CA

Lancaster sits in the scenic Antelope Valley, so when you're off the clock you can visit the Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve during bloom season, explore the Prime Desert Woodland Preserve, and check out the Lancaster Museum of Art and History (MOAH). Outdoor fans will appreciate nearby hiking and desert landscapes, and there are easy day-trip options to Angeles National Forest, Vasquez Rocks, and the greater Los Angeles area for food, culture, and beaches.

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