Location: Napa, CA

Start Date: 03-23-2026

End Date: 06-22-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday & Monday (Inpatient) and Tuesday-Thursday (Outpatient), 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day shift)

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

• Provide high-quality outpatient and inpatient physical therapy care using evidence-based practice
• Assess patients and create individualized plans of care (evaluation, short- and long-term goals, reassessments)
• Deliver hands-on manual therapy, gait training, balance and mobility interventions, and aquatic therapy when appropriate
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe transfers to support long-term recovery
• Document evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and plan of care accurately and timely
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient-centered care across settings
• Maintain and manage treatment equipment and assistive devices to ensure safe, effective therapy
• Contribute to a positive clinic culture by mentoring colleagues and supporting workflow improvements

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preferred (posting notes 1 year preferred but will consider less than a year)
• BLS certification preferred
• Manual therapy certification preferred
• Spanish speaking clinicians preferred but not required
• Comfort and competence working across outpatient clinic and inpatient (acute/rehab) settings
• Willingness to occasionally float to the acute inpatient side as needed
• Experience with orthopedics, post-op care (TKA/THA, RCR, spinal surgeries), neurological conditions (CVA, Parkinson's, TBI) is a strong fit

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in manual therapy and musculoskeletal assessment (AROM/AAROM/PROM)
• Experience with gait training, balance, assistive devices (crutches, walkers) and transfers
• Familiarity with aquatic therapy and hydrotherapy modalities
• Comfort with documentation: evaluations, POCs, reassessments and discharges
• Ability to identify environmental barriers and educate patients/families
• Modalities knowledge including cryotherapy and rehab equipment handling
• Strong time management and caseload prioritization skills
• Patient-centered communication and teaching skills, including family education

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can recharge between great patient days
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Professional development and opportunities to expand skills like aquatic therapy and manual techniques
• Supportive team environment where collaboration and work-life balance matter
• Travel reimbursement and help with logistics for contract travelers
• 401K retirement savings plan and other long-term benefits options
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, share the success
• Onboarding and orientation support so you hit the ground confident
• Flexible scheduling conversations where possible to help you manage life outside work

Travel Perks: Explore Napa, CA

You’ll be working in beautiful Napa Valley — think world-class wineries and tasting rooms, scenic vineyard drives, and unforgettable farm-to-table dining. Enjoy hot air balloon rides at sunrise, stroll the Oxbow Public Market for local flavors, or explore nearby state parks and hiking trails for weekend adventures. If you're up for a short drive, Sonoma and the Northern California coast offer beaches, additional wine country experiences, and charming small towns to explore on days off.

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