Location: Bakersfield, CA

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday (primarily), 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM; occasional one day per week 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM; one weekend every third weekend (you will have the Monday and Friday off those weekends), Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $59 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, plan, and deliver high-quality acute inpatient physical therapy interventions for medical, orthopedic, and neurologic patients
• Develop individualized treatment plans for post-op TKA/THA, spinal surgery, CVA, and deconditioned patients
• Provide timely, accurate documentation in Cerner and maintain clear clinical records
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the multidisciplinary rehab team to optimize patient outcomes
• Prioritize and manage a caseload of approximately 12 patients per day while maintaining clinical excellence
• Educate patients and families on safe mobility, home exercise programs, and fall prevention
• Supervise and coordinate with rehab aides as assigned to ensure efficient patient care and throughput
• Participate in department orientation and cross-training across Medical/Surgical, ICU, and ER areas

Qualifications

• Active California Physical Therapy license required
• Current BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of acute inpatient physical therapy experience
• Experience treating orthopedic (TKA/THA), spinal surgery, and neurological (CVA) patients
• Comfortable covering Medical/Surgical, ICU, and ER settings
• Ability to use Cerner for documentation and charting
• Willingness to follow department dress code (burgundy polo and scrubs or khaki bottoms) and participate in orientation

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in acute inpatient physical therapy practices and protocols
• Strong assessment and treatment planning skills for orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting and documentation workflows
• Able to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining patient-centered care
• Skilled in mobility training, transfers, gait training, and discharge planning
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and teamwork
• Time management and prioritization in a fast-paced acute care environment
• Comfort working in ICU and assisting with early mobilization protocols

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home right away
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life Insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Professional development and CEU reimbursement to grow your skills
• A supportive team that values YOU and encourages work-life balance

Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA

Explore Bakersfield between shifts: catch live country and Americana music or a show at Buck Owens' Crystal Palace, stroll through the Kern County Museum and the Bakersfield Museum of Art, and enjoy outdoor time at Hart Memorial Park or the Kern River Parkway. Weekend trips are easy — hit the foothills for hiking and birdwatching, or drive a couple hours to the Sierra Nevada for big-tree country and national parks. Local dining, farmers markets, and a growing craft beer scene make it fun to discover something new after work.

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