Location: Cupertino, California

Start Date: 02-06-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $70 - $72 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

• Evaluate and develop individualized treatment plans to help residents regain function and independence
• Deliver skilled physical therapy interventions including gait training, therapeutic exercise and balance training
• Collaborate with nursing, OT, SLP and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document progress and outcomes clearly and timely in the resident's medical record
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs and safe mobility strategies
• Support safe transfers and fall-prevention efforts within the skilled nursing environment

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist in California or eligible to obtain state licensure
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willing to obtain)
• Experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or rehabilitation settings preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and manual therapy skills
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working within an interdisciplinary team
• Professional approach to documentation, compliance and resident safety

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master’s in Physical Therapy, or equivalent degree

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, restorative nursing and mobility interventions
• Skilled in therapeutic exercise prescription and progressions
• Proficient with documentation standards for skilled nursing facilities
• Ability to perform safe patient handling and transfer techniques
• Familiarity with fall prevention strategies and adaptive equipment
• Strong clinical reasoning and outcome-driven care planning

Benefits

• Supportive team that values you and your clinical skills
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision support options
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge and stay at your best
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel support and reimbursement for contract travel logistics
• Access to ongoing professional development and continuing education
• Simple onboarding with a dedicated recruiter and local clinical support
• Opportunities to build strong patient relationships in a skilled nursing setting

Travel Perks: Explore Cupertino, California

Cupertino sits in the heart of Silicon Valley with plenty to explore between shifts. Visit the Apple Park Visitor Center, enjoy scenic hikes at Rancho San Antonio Preserve or Stevens Creek Trail, and relax at local parks like Cupertino Memorial Park. Quick drives bring you to downtown San Jose for dining and culture, Palo Alto for coffee and tech scenes, and scenic weekend escapes to Santa Cruz beaches or the Santa Clara Valley wine country.

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