Physical Therapist - Long Term Care
Location: Humansville, MO
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (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
- Assess and evaluate patients with physical functioning disorders and wound care to create meaningful, evidence-based plans of care
- Deliver therapeutic interventions including manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, ambulation training, modalities, and assistive device training
- Provide skilled wound care and adjust treatments based on patient progress and standardized assessments
- Document accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record, including treatment minutes and discharge summaries
- Collaborate and communicate with the interdisciplinary team — you’ll be the go-to for patient progress and care coordination
- Supervise and support PTAs, rehab aides, and students to build a strong therapy team
- Procure necessary DME and supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements
- Participate in facility and company trainings, patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehab meetings to maintain top-quality care
Qualifications
- Active Missouri state Physical Therapy license (required) — compact allowed
- Minimum 1 year of PT experience (LTC or rehab experience required); new grads welcome with Level II clinical experience (not just Level I observation)
- Experience with electronic documentation and accurate recording of treatment minutes
- Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice standards and adherence to APTA/state practice acts
- Comfort supervising PTAs/rehab aides/students and working within productivity expectations
- Strong communication skills for patient/family education and interdisciplinary collaboration
Education
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred) and eligibility for Missouri licensure
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment and development of effective plans of care
- Wound care expertise and outcome evaluation
- Therapeutic interventions: manual techniques, therapeutic exercise, modalities, ambulation training
- Use of assistive/supportive devices and DME procurement
- Accurate electronic documentation and regulatory-compliant record keeping
- Discharge planning and ability to produce thorough discharge summaries
- Familiarity with Medicare A/B, managed care, productivity targets, and scheduling
- Group therapy delivery and supervision skills
Benefits
- Generous travel support and housing guidance to make your contract comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision options so you can stay healthy while helping others
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
- Paid time off to recharge between patient wins
- 401K retirement savings plan and other future-focused benefits
- Life Insurance to protect what matters most
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, work with a friend
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and your professional growth
Travel Perks: Explore Humansville, MO
This travel assignment places you in charming small-town Missouri with easy access to outdoor recreation. Enjoy nearby parks, local lakes for fishing and boating, and scenic country roads for weekend drives. For bigger-city outings, Springfield and Branson are within reasonable day-trip distance for dining, shopping, museums, and entertainment. Expect local festivals, cozy diners, and friendly communities — perfect for exploring on your off days.
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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