Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Contract Type: Per-Diem

Shift Type: PRN / Per Diem — flexible schedule (shifts vary; may include weekdays and weekends; exact times assigned based on facility needs)

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

• Perform thorough patient evaluations to assess mobility, strength, and rehabilitation needs
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on patient goals and safe recovery
• Deliver hands-on therapy interventions, therapeutic exercises, and appropriate modalities
• Monitor and document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner to meet regulatory standards
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, techniques, and home exercise programs to support continuity of care
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, OTs, SLPs and other team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care
• Maintain compliant, organized clinical records that reflect professional standards and company policy

Qualifications

• Active and current Physical Therapist (PT) license in California (required)
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or equivalent)
• Previous experience working in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) required
• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team collaboration
• Good organizational skills and attention to documentation detail
• Ability to work independently on PRN shifts and adapt to changing patient needs

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid knowledge of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic exercise and mobility training
• Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning and outcome measurement
• Comfortable using common therapy modalities and hands-on techniques
• Able to educate patients and caregivers effectively and compassionately
• Strong teamwork and interdisciplinary communication skills
• Proficient documentation practices aligned with regulatory and company standards

Benefits

• Flexible PRN scheduling so you can pick up shifts that fit your life
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and input
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required state credentials
• Opportunities for clinical growth and hands-on mentoring
• Professional development support — keep learning and advancing
• Work-life friendly environment with schedule flexibility
• A meaningful role helping patients regain function and independence

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