Physical Therapist - Long-Term Care
Location: Buffalo, MO
Start Date: 09-02-2026
End Date: 12-02-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts (start between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM; times flexible as long as consistent and communicated with DOR)
Hours per Week: 35
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
- Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care using evidence-based assessments
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care that meet regulatory and clinical standards
- Administer therapeutic interventions including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training, modalities, and wound care
- Assess patient progress, document changes, and adjust treatments to ensure effective outcomes
- Provide meaningful consultation and counseling for patients, families, caregivers, and other providers
- Document all regulatory and clinically required information accurately in the electronic medical record and maintain patient records per policy
- Record treatment minutes precisely and prepare comprehensive discharge summaries when appropriate
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings such as patient care conferences and utilization review to advocate for the best patient outcomes
- Obtain necessary DME and supplies and support safe, functional patient mobility
- Supervise and support physical therapist assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students to foster high-quality care
Qualifications
- Missouri State License (Compact allowed) — REQUIRED
- Minimum 1 year of PT experience — required; new graduates accepted if they have Level II clinical experience (no Level I observation only)
- Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation — REQUIRED
- Comfort supervising PT assistants, aides, and students
- Adherence to APTA and State practice acts, professional code of conduct, and ethics
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and accurate regulatory documentation
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and standardized outcome measures
- Developing and implementing plans of care
- Therapeutic exercises and manual techniques
- Use of modalities and supportive/assistive devices
- Wound care management
- Accurate clinical documentation and treatment minute recording
- Supervision and mentoring of therapy staff and students
- DME procurement and utilization review processes
- Familiarity with APTA and state practice acts and regulations
- Comfort participating in interdisciplinary meetings and consultations
Benefits
- Supportive team environment where your input and skills are valued
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep you compliant and confident
- Paid time off so you can recharge between great assignments
- Professional development and required trainings provided
- Opportunities to supervise and mentor PTAs, aides, and students
- Hands-on experience with diverse long-term care and rehab cases
- Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing clinical support
- A workplace that follows APTA and state practice acts — professionalism matters
Travel Perks: Explore Buffalo, MO
Buffalo, MO is right in the heart of the scenic Ozarks region — think rolling hills, lakes, and small-town charm. Enjoy nearby outdoor time at Pomme de Terre Lake and Stockton Lake for fishing, boating, and hiking. Explore state parks and trails for weekend adventures, or take a day trip to Springfield for city amenities and dining. Branson and the Lake of the Ozarks are within easy driving distance for live shows, sightseeing, and big-lake fun. Local diners, farmers markets, and friendly main streets make for relaxed off-duty hours and easy weekend escapes.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Long-Term Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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