Location: Seaside, OR

Start Date: 03-09-2026

End Date: 06-08-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 (four 10-hour days per week), 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Day shift (specific weekdays vary; no weekends required)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 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 thoroughly using objective measures (AROM/AAROM/PROM, strength testing, vital sign monitoring) to create individualized plans
• Develop and implement outpatient-focused treatment plans emphasizing orthopedics, post-op care, and gait training
• Provide hands-on therapy and gait training using assistive and adaptive devices (walkers, sliding boards, slings, gait belts)
• Document evaluations, reassessments, plan of care, long-term goals, and discharges in Epic with clarity and timeliness
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, injury prevention, and functional strategies
• Coordinate care and communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Manage caseload and time efficiently within 45-minute evaluation/treatment slots and built-in charting time

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist (state licensure required or eligible) — outpatient clinic experience is required (HARD STOP)
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient physical therapy experience
• BLS certification preferred
• Familiarity with orthopedic diagnoses and post-op care (total hip/knee, shoulder, spine, fractures, soft tissue injuries)
• Comfortable with adaptive and assistive devices and working 1:1 with patients
• Previous charge experience preferred but not required — billing knowledge (Workers' Comp, Medicaid, Medicare A/B, commercial, private pay) is a plus

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in outpatient assessment, evaluation, and development of Plan of Care
• Proficient with Epic charting and documentation workflows
• Hands-on experience with gait training, assistive devices, and extremity mobilization
• Knowledge of orthopedic conditions (DDD, DJD, post-op care, OA, tendon injuries) and rehab protocols
• Strong patient/family education skills and ability to create effective home exercise programs
• Good time management and ability to keep 45-minute treatment/eval schedules on track
• Familiarity with billing streams and payer types (Workers' Comp, Medicare A/B, Medicaid, commercial)

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay current
• Travel reimbursement and housing guidance for contract clinicians
• Paid time off so you can actually use your weekends (this clinic doesn't require weekend work)
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• Simple parking with no fee so your commute is one less thing to worry about
• Flexible scheduling conversations — we try to accommodate life outside of work
• A welcoming community-focused workplace in a small critical access hospital

Travel Perks: Explore Seaside, OR

Seaside is a charming Oregon Coast town — think scenic Promenade strolls, the Seaside Aquarium, and fresh seafood restaurants. On your days off explore nearby Cannon Beach and Haystack Rock, hike in Ecola State Park, picnic at Fort Stevens State Park, or visit the Tillamook Cheese Factory for a tasty day trip. Portland is a manageable weekend escape for city vibes and culture. Perfect for clinicians who love beach walks, coastal sunsets, and small-town community living.

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