Location: McHenry, IL

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (5x8; may be open to 4x10s; schedule to be discussed in interview)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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

• Deliver high-quality outpatient physical therapy care focused on orthopedic conditions and post-operative rehabilitation
• Perform thorough musculoskeletal evaluations and fall risk assessments to create individualized treatment plans
• Manage and build your caseload through screening and case management activities
• Provide evidence-based interventions for conditions such as total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, ACL/meniscus injuries, fractures, back pain and more
• Document care accurately and efficiently in NextGen EHR to support continuity and billing
• Communicate progress and collaborate with patients, families and the care team to optimize outcomes
• Meet productivity expectations while maintaining patient-centered care and clinical reasoning
• Participate in onboarding, compliance, and assignment procedures as managed through ShiftWise Flex

Qualifications

• 1+ years of outpatient physical therapy experience preferred
• Experience treating orthopedic and musculoskeletal conditions (post-op joint care, tendon/ligament injuries, back pain, fractures, osteoarthritis, etc.)
• Comfort working with adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations
• Familiarity with screening/building caseload and case management practices
• Experience using NextGen or similar EHR systems is a plus
• Current professional PT license or eligibility to obtain licensure per state requirements
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage ~10–11 visits/day while maintaining quality care

Knowledge & Skills

• Outpatient Physical Therapy and Orthopedic Physical Therapy
• Musculoskeletal evaluation and assessment
• Fall risk assessment and prevention strategies
• Post-operative rehabilitation (total joint replacement, rotator cuff repair, ACL/meniscus, etc.)
• Management of back pain, disc herniation, stenosis, SI joint dysfunction, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis
• Treatment of fractures and stress fractures
• Case management and caseload screening/building
• Proficiency with NextGen EHR or similar documentation systems
• Ability to meet productivity expectations while delivering patient-centered care

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities to work with a diverse outpatient caseload including adolescent, adult and geriatric patients
• Professional development support and mentorship to sharpen your orthopedic skills
• Work/Life balance with consistent day-shift scheduling and potential 4x10 flexibility
• Clinical autonomy to use evidence-based assessments and interventions
• Licensure assistance guidance and onboarding support (where applicable)
• Generous travel support and local orientation for contract clinicians
• A respectful workplace with clear expectations and productivity tools

Travel Perks: Explore McHenry, IL

McHenry is a great base for a travel assignment — enjoy the outdoors at Moraine Hills State Park and Chain O’Lakes for hiking, boating and birdwatching. Stroll the charming historic downtown with local shops and restaurants, explore the Fox River corridor, and take quick weekend trips to nearby Crystal Lake or the vibrant attractions of Chicagoland (about an hour drive). Plenty of local parks, farmers markets and seasonal festivals make off-duty time enjoyable.

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