Location: Sacramento, CA

Start Date: 03-17-2026

End Date: 06-16-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Days, 8-hour shifts, Every Other Week (EOW) schedule; day shift (exact start/end times to be confirmed by employer)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 patients' functional status, mobility, gait, ROM, and therapeutic needs
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans under physician orders
• Evaluate the home environment and recommend safe, effective interventions
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in therapeutic techniques and use of adaptive equipment
• Initiate PT programs and train other personnel or family members on treatment goals and procedures
• Supervise Home Health Aides and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress documentation, including OASIS-compliant records
• Participate in case conferences, peer consultation, and ongoing competency assessments
• Report patient progress and changes in condition to the supervising physician in a timely manner
• Provide inservice education and consultation to home health staff as needed

Qualifications

• Current California Physical Therapy Assistant license required
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Active NPI number required
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance required for home visits
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting; home health or community experience preferred
• Experience with OASIS assessments and home health documentation required
• Good oral and written communication skills and strong organizational ability
• Supervisory experience with home health aides is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in patient assessment, mobility and gait evaluation, and ROM testing
• Skilled in therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment planning and initiation
• Experience with OASIS documentation and home health regulatory requirements
• Familiarity with EMR systems; HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) experience preferred
• Ability to instruct caregivers and provide clear patient/family education
• Competence in clinical progress documentation and reporting to physicians
• Comfort with home environment evaluations and adaptive equipment/prosthetic device training
• Strong organizational skills and ability to participate in case conferences and staff competency activities

Benefits

• Work-life balance with a predictable 8-hour day schedule and guaranteed 40 hours/week
• Supportive home health team that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials where applicable
• Paid time for required orientation and competency training
• Opportunities for professional development and inservice education
• Travel reimbursement for work-related mileage per agency policy
• Convenient case-based autonomy — make real impact in patients' homes
• Friendly onboarding and a point of contact to help you through the process

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