Location: Bethlehem, PA

Start Date: 04-07-2026

End Date: 06-30-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (facility lists 'days' as typical work hours; specific start/end times and days of week not provided)

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

• Assess patients' mobility, strength, balance, and functional needs to build personalized care plans
• Develop and implement therapeutic interventions that promote independence and safe function
• Collaborate with nurses, aides, physicians, and family members to coordinate comprehensive care
• Document progress clearly and timely, ensuring continuity of care and regulatory compliance
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety strategies
• Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans to maximize patient progress
• Serve as a patient advocate, promoting dignity and quality of life in the SNF setting

Qualifications

• DPT or degree in Physical Therapy (PT) — new grads are welcome and encouraged to apply
• Active or eligible for Pennsylvania state PT license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Comfort working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) environment with interdisciplinary teams
• Strong communication skills and a patient-centered approach to care

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or equivalent PT degree
• New graduates accepted

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of geriatric rehabilitation, transfers, gait training, and fall prevention
• Skill in evaluating functional mobility and creating practical, goal-oriented plans of care
• Ability to document per facility and regulatory standards
• Comfortable with time management and treating multiple patients in a busy SNF caseload
• Teamwork mindset and ability to educate staff and family members

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home while you're on assignment
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy and covered
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• Flexible scheduling support that respects your life outside of work
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
• Referral bonus program — because great teammates deserve recognition
• Access to local resources and a dedicated recruiter who has your back

Travel Perks: Explore Bethlehem, PA

Explore Bethlehem's vibrant Historic District and the SteelStacks arts campus, catch a show or stroll riverfront parks, and enjoy seasonal events like Musikfest. Outdoor enthusiasts will love nearby hiking in the Lehigh Gorge and day trips to the Pocono Mountains. Family fun is close by at Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, and you’re within easy driving distance of Philadelphia and New York City for weekend adventures.

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