Location: New London, NH

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Provide individualized physical therapy care to inpatient and outpatient populations for conditions ranging from stroke to post-surgical recovery
• Perform gait training, balance and vestibular rehabilitation to help patients regain mobility and confidence
• Deliver post-surgical and orthopedic rehabilitation aimed at returning patients to their prior activity level
• Fabricate and fit temporary and permanent orthotics and splints to support healing and function
• Implement pelvic therapy techniques for incontinence rehabilitation when appropriate
• Provide lymphedema treatment and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for holistic care
• Use EPIC EMR to document patient evaluation, progress, and discharge planning accurately
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, and functional goals

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of PTA experience in a rehabilitation setting; new graduates will not be considered
• Current New Hampshire Physical Therapist Aide/Assistant license or Compact licensure (must be uploaded with profile)
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification
• Previous travel assignment experience is preferred
• Traveler must include permanent address in profile and have reliable personal transportation
• All requested time off during the assignment must be noted at submission; last-minute requests may not be approved
• One supervisory reference from within the past two years required

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate degree or equivalent)
• Completion of clinical PTA training and relevant continuing education encouraged

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in gait training, balance and vestibular therapy
• Experience with splint and orthotic fabrication and fitting
• Familiarity with post-surgical and orthopedic rehab protocols
• Knowledge of pelvic therapy and lymphedema management techniques
• Competence in using EPIC electronic medical records
• Ability to perform functional capacity evaluations and clinical documentation
• Strong patient education, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Assistance with housing options and a housing flyer to help you settle in
• Work-life friendly day schedule, typically Monday through Friday
• Opportunity to work with a wide variety of patients across inpatient and outpatient care
• Professional development and hands-on experience with specialty therapies like LSVT, vestibular care, pelvic therapy, and orthotic/splint fabrication
• Supportive team environment with connections to the Dartmouth Health Network
• Licensure support and clear state license requirements (New Hampshire / Compact accepted)
• A collaborative workplace that values your skills and growth
• Holiday and overtime policies are defined and communicated

Travel Perks: Explore New London, NH

Nestled in New Hampshire's Lake Sunapee Region, New London offers great seasonal outdoor access: paddle or relax on nearby lakes, hike Mount Sunapee or Ragged Mountain, and enjoy scenic fall foliage. The town has a lively summer arts scene with the New London Barn Playhouse, local festivals, farmers markets, and restaurants. You're also within easy driving distance of Concord and Hanover for extra dining and cultural options.

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