Physical Therapist
Location: Seaford, DE
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-16-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 35
Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 patients’ functional status and needs using evidence-based evaluation techniques
- Develop individualized treatment plans that target mobility, strength, pain management and return-to-function goals
- Deliver skilled therapeutic interventions including gait training, therapeutic exercise and manual therapy
- Collaborate with nurses, physicians and rehab team members to coordinate safe, effective patient care
- Document patient progress thoroughly and timely in the facility EMR
- Educate patients and families on home programs and strategies to maintain gains after discharge
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Valid Physical Therapist license in Delaware or eligible to obtain state licensure
- Graduation from an accredited DPT program preferred (or equivalent physical therapy degree)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
- Comfort working with a diverse patient population across the care continuum
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team
- Prior experience in rehabilitation or outpatient settings is a plus but motivated new grads are welcome
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred or equivalent physical therapy degree from an accredited program
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning and goal setting
- Proficient with gait training, therapeutic exercise progression and manual techniques
- Knowledge of safe mobility and transfer techniques, assistive devices and fall prevention
- Familiarity with documentation standards and electronic medical records
- Strong clinical reasoning, time management and patient-family education skills
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused on care
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Paid time off so you can recharge and come back energized
- Continuing education support to help you keep skills sharp and credentials current
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your input and celebrates wins
- Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work
- Access to credentialing and clinician support staff so you can focus on patients
- Clear career pathways and internal opportunities within a large healthcare network
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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