Location: Albert Lea, MN

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided by client; typical daytime schedule, days of week to be confirmed with facility)

Hours per Week: 32

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

• Provide skilled physical therapy evaluations and individualized treatment plans for SNF residents
• Deliver hands-on care, therapeutic exercise, and functional training to help patients regain independence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate timely, person-centered care
• Document assessments, progress notes, and discharge plans accurately and on time
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe mobility strategies
• Monitor outcomes and adjust interventions to achieve measurable functional improvements

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) — state licensure or ability to obtain required MN licensure
• Comfortable working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) setting
• Clinical skills appropriate for post-acute care and geriatric populations
• Open to all experience levels — any experience accepted, including new graduates
• Strong communication and documentation skills

Education

• DPT preferred or entry-level PT degree (aligned with licensure requirements)

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of post-acute care workflows and SNF documentation expectations
• Skilled in mobility training, therapeutic exercise, balance and gait training
• Ability to assess functional status and set realistic, measurable goals
• Familiarity with interdisciplinary care planning and discharge coordination
• Patient-centered approach with strong clinical reasoning

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make state onboarding easier
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for a smooth contract experience
• A friendly, collaborative SNF team that values clinical excellence and your wellbeing
• Opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment with mentorship available
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team

Travel Perks: Explore Albert Lea, MN

Albert Lea is a great base for enjoying Minnesota outdoors. Explore Myre-Big Island State Park with its trails, birdwatching and lakeside scenery, spend free time on Albert Lea Lake or Fountain Lake, wander the charming downtown for local shops and cafes, or check out seasonal community events and farmers markets. Easy drives open up additional regional attractions for weekend adventures.

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