Physical Therapist - Long Term Care
Location: Harrisonville, MO
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour days, 35 hours/week (GWW). Specific start/end times and exact days of week not provided in posting.
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 practice
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care and adjust treatments based on progress and outcomes
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including manual therapy, ambulation, therapeutic exercise, modalities and assistive device training
- Provide patient, family and caregiver education and counseling to support recovery and function
- Document all regulatory and clinically required information accurately in the electronic health record and record treatment minutes per requirements
- Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries that reflect services provided and clinical outcomes
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members about patient progress and barriers
- Supervise and support PTAs, rehabilitation aides and students to ensure quality care and adherence to practice standards
Qualifications
- Missouri state PT license required (Compact license accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience required
- Long Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation experience required
- Proven ability to document in Electronic Health Records and accurately record treatment minutes
- Experience with wound care, standardized assessments and evidence-based treatment planning
- Comfort supervising PTAs and supporting rehabilitation aides or students
- Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, code of conduct and professional ethics
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in patient evaluation and standardized assessments
- Rehabilitation planning and outcome evaluation
- Wound care techniques and documentation
- Manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and modalities
- Competence with assistive and supportive devices
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with device-based documentation
- Ability to participate effectively in care conferences and utilization reviews
- Productivity management and group therapy experience
Benefits
- Supportive team environment where your clinical judgment is valued
- Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Paid time off to recharge and maintain your best care
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant
- Travel support and coordination for contract assignments
- Professional development and training opportunities to grow your skills
- Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
- A workplace that respects work-life balance and meaningful patient care
Travel Perks: Explore Harrisonville, MO
Harrisonville offers small-town charm with easy access to big-city amenities — welcoming historic downtown streets, local parks and community events. You're a short drive from Kansas City for world-class museums, live music, famous barbecue, professional sports and shopping. Enjoy nearby trails, fishing spots and weekend escapes to regional lakes and state parks for a perfect work-life recharge.
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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