Location: Fortuna, CA

Start Date: 02-06-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $68 - $72 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, plan and deliver individualized physical therapy treatments for skilled nursing residents
• Collaborate with nursing and rehab teams to set measurable goals and track progress
• Document evaluations, treatment plans and outcomes accurately and on time
• Educate residents and families on safe mobility, fall prevention and home exercise programs
• Supervise and mentor therapy aides or assistants to extend patient care impact
• Participate in care conferences and contribute to interdisciplinary discharge planning

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted California Physical Therapist license required
• Active BLS or CPR certification required; ACLS a plus
• Experience in skilled nursing or post-acute care preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with clinical teams
• Comfortable with thorough documentation and goal-driven treatment planning

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred or Bachelor's in Physical Therapy with equivalent clinical experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in evaluation and treatment of mobility, balance and functional decline
• Proficient with therapeutic exercise, gait training and assistive device recommendations
• Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid and skilled nursing documentation practices
• Ability to adapt treatments for medically complex and geriatric populations
• Good clinical reasoning, time management and patient education skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and assistance to make relocation easy
• Medical, dental and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can rest, recharge and explore
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance while on contract
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and everyone wins
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment

Travel Perks: Explore Fortuna, CA

Fortuna sits in the heart of Humboldt County with easy access to towering redwoods and rugged Northern California coastlines. Spend weekends exploring Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the famous Avenue of the Giants, take scenic drives to quaint Victorian Ferndale and historic Eureka, or enjoy hikes and wildlife viewing in nearby Redwood National and State Parks. Surf beaches, tidepooling and lighthouse visits are within driving distance, and the local farmers markets, craft breweries and arts scene provide great downtime options between shifts.

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