Location: Red Bluff, CA

Start Date: 01-06-2026

End Date: 04-07-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts (typical daytime hours; exact start/end times vary by assignment), Every-Other-Week (EOW) schedule, occasional Saturdays for orthopedic patients (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 skilled physical therapy services in the home setting, delivering patient-centered care for orthopedic and geriatric populations
• Perform SOC (start of care) visits and manage a caseload averaging about five visits per day
• Assess, plan, implement, and adjust treatment plans for patients post joint replacement and with complex comorbidities such as CHF and COPD
• Document thoroughly and promptly in the EMR systems (Netsmart and Cerner) to ensure continuity of care
• Collaborate closely with intake RNs, managers, and nurse aides to coordinate patient care and referrals
• Educate patients and caregivers on safe mobility, home exercise programs, and fall prevention
• Manage daily travel efficiently across the service area and communicate needs for caseload redistribution as the team grows

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in California (or eligible to practice in CA)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical PT experience (home health, orthopedic, or geriatric experience preferred)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Comfortable performing SOC visits and managing an independent caseload
• Proven ability to work with electronic medical records — experience with Netsmart and Cerner a plus
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel across Tehama County

Education

• Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT or Bachelor/Master in PT as required for state licensure)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong assessment and clinical reasoning skills for orthopedic and geriatric conditions
• Experience with post-op joint replacement rehabilitation and management of comorbidities (CHF, COPD)
• Proficient charting and documentation practices in Netsmart and Cerner
• Excellent communication and patient education skills for home-based care
• Time management and caseload prioritization for efficient home visits
• Ability to collaborate effectively with nursing and rehab team members

Benefits

• Guaranteed 40 hours per week so you can plan your life outside work
• Laptop provided for EMR/charting to keep documentation streamlined
• A supportive interdisciplinary team including intake RN and on-site managers
• Opportunities to build orthopedic and geriatric specialty experience
• Flexible daytime scheduling to help balance patient needs and personal life
• Professional development and licensure support (help with continuing education and license-related paperwork)
• A role that values meaningful patient outcomes — see the impact of your care in the community
• Mileage and travel expectations are reasonable and focused within Tehama County

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