Physical Therapist - Home Health
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Start Date: 06-04-2026
End Date: 09-03-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour shifts, 40 hours/week (exact start/end times and specific days vary by assignment and will be confirmed with the facility)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 direct physical therapy care to home health patients, delivering compassionate, individualized treatment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to develop and maintain comprehensive plans of care
- Perform patient assessments, document progress, and ensure accurate OASIS completion
- Recommend, fit, and instruct patients on rehabilitation equipment including splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs, and ADL devices
- Use therapeutic modalities safely and effectively to support functional recovery
- Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, safety, and fall prevention
- Prioritize independent decision-making and efficient time management while working in the community setting
Qualifications
- Massachusetts Physical Therapist license (must be uploaded with profile)
- Home Health Certification (required; non-negotiable)
- Active American Heart Association BLS (AHA)
- Minimum 2 years combined acute nursing/hospital-base and home care experience
- Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for patient visits
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Current supervisory reference from within the past two years
- Traveler must not reside within 50 miles of the facility (per facility policy)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency with OASIS documentation and home health outcome measures
- Strong skills in plan of care development and patient-centered goal setting
- Experience with rehabilitation equipment: splints, orthoses, prostheses, wheelchairs, ADL equipment
- Familiarity with therapeutic modalities and safe application
- Solid patient assessment, clinical reasoning, and discharge planning abilities
- Excellent communication skills for patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Comfort managing a home-based caseload and adapting interventions in varied environments
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your career needs
- Paid time off so you can recharge between patients and adventures
- Travel reimbursement and logistical support for assignment success
- A supportive team that values your independence and clinical judgment
- Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
- Clear scheduling process with RTO guidelines so expectations are transparent
Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA
Pittsfield sits in the heart of the Berkshires, so when you’re off duty you can explore Tanglewood and catch world-class outdoor concerts in season, tour the Berkshire Museum and local galleries, or wander the Norman Rockwell Museum in nearby Stockbridge. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hikes on Mount Greylock, scenic drives along the Mohawk Trail, and nearby ski areas like Jiminy Peak for winter weekends. Quaint downtown dining, local farmers markets, and easy day trips to Williamstown (Mass MoCA) or Albany make this an ideal spot for a work-play balance.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Home Health? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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