Location: Buffalo, MO

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts; start time between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM (consistent schedule required), 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

• Screen, evaluate, and rehabilitate patients with physical functioning disorders and wounds, then develop and implement effective plans of care
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide clinical interventions
• Administer manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises, modalities and wound care as indicated
• Assess patient progress, adjust treatments, and evaluate outcomes to ensure effective care
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information accurately in the electronic documentation system
• Record treatment minutes precisely per regulatory requirements and company policy
• Provide counseling and education to patients, families, caregivers and other providers to support recovery and independence
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, rehabilitation meetings, trainings and in‑services
• Obtain necessary DME and supplies and supervise/support PTAs, rehabilitation aides and students

Qualifications

• Missouri State License required (Compact accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of PT experience required
• New grads OK with Level II experience (Level I observation alone is not sufficient)
• LTC or Rehab experience required
• Ability to supervise PTAs and mentor students or aides
• Familiarity with regulatory and clinical documentation requirements in long‑term care settings

Knowledge & Skills

• Physical therapy assessment and treatment planning
• Wound care management in a rehabilitation/LTC setting
• Use of standardized assessments and evidence‑based practice
• Manual techniques, ambulation training, therapeutic exercise and modalities
• Electronic documentation systems and accurate treatment minutes recording
• Understanding of DME needs and safe use of assistive devices
• Knowledge of APTA guidance and the Missouri State Practice Act
• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your clinical judgment and growth — you won’t be a cog in the machine
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required state paperwork
• Paid time for required trainings and in-services so you can keep your skills sharp
• Professional development opportunities and support for APTA-aligned practice
• Generous scheduling consistency — predictable weekdays so you can plan your life
• Supervisory opportunities working with PTAs and students to grow leadership skills
• Comprehensive clinical experience in wound care, LTC and rehabilitation — build your resume
• A friendly workplace culture that celebrates patient outcomes and collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Buffalo, MO

Buffalo, Missouri offers small‑town charm with easy access to the scenic Ozarks and outdoor recreation. When you’re off shift, explore nearby hiking and nature trails, enjoy local parks and fishing spots, browse cozy downtown shops and diners, and take weekend trips to Lake of the Ozarks or other regional state parks for boating, scenic drives, and fresh-air adventures.

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