Location: Asheville, NC

Start Date: 10-12-2025

End Date: 01-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 skilled physical therapy evaluation and treatment to patients in their homes, improving function and independence
• Develop clear, personalized treatment plans and update goals based on patient progress
• Document all patient care accurately and timely in HCHB to ensure continuity and compliance
• Coordinate care with nurses, therapists, and caregivers to deliver integrated home health services
• Educate patients and families on safe mobility, fall prevention, and home exercise programs
• Manage your patient schedule and travel between visits efficiently while maintaining high-quality care
• Advocate for patient needs and communicate changes in condition promptly to the interdisciplinary team

Qualifications

• Current, active Physical Therapist license in North Carolina (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience, with home health experience strongly preferred
• Experience with home health and hospice settings preferred for nursing/therapy crossover
• Comfortable performing patient visits in private homes; reliable vehicle required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong communication skills, compassion, and ability to work independently

Education

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) or Master's in Physical Therapy (entry-level PT degree required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with HCHB documentation system or similar home health EMR
• Thorough knowledge of home health assessment and treatment planning
• Skilled in patient and caregiver education, safety assessment, and functional mobility training
• Excellent time management and route planning for efficient patient visits
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams and community resources

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and short-term disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge and actually use your vacation days
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance to simplify the logistics
• Referral bonus program because great teammates deserve recognition
• A supportive, collaborative home health team that genuinely values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, NC

This is a travel assignment based in the Franklin / Macon County area, with easy access to Asheville attractions. Enjoy scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway, explore Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests for hiking and waterfalls, and take weekend trips to Asheville for the Biltmore Estate, vibrant craft breweries, local art galleries, and a lively farm-to-table food scene. Outdoor lovers will appreciate nearby rivers for paddling, plentiful trails, and amazing fall foliage—bring hiking boots and a sense of adventure.

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