Physical Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Sacramento, CA
Start Date: 2025-12-09T00:00:00.000Z
End Date: 2026-03-10T00:00:00.000Z
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts
Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week
Candidate Pay Rate: $85.00/hr bill rate (Overtime: $85.00/hr, Holiday: $103.70/hr)
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
- Evaluate and treat outpatient physical therapy patients with compassion and clinical excellence
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for ortho, total joint, vestibular, neuro, and balance cases
- Collaborate with PTAs and clinic staff to ensure continuity of care and efficient patient flow
- Document assessments, plans, and progress clearly and timely in Cerner
- Provide patient and family education to promote safe home programs and recovery
- Monitor outcomes and adjust treatment plans to maximize patient function and satisfaction
- Support clinic goals by participating in team meetings and contributing to a positive workplace
Qualifications
- Active California Physical Therapist license required
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent outpatient physical therapy experience preferred
- Experience with ortho, total joint, vestibular, neuro, and balance disorders preferred
- Proficiency with Cerner or comparable EMR preferred
- Two supervisory references required at submittal (1 within 12 months and 1 within 3 years)
- Candidates must not have been employed (FT/PT/PRN) by any CommonSpirit facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year; PRN through outside firms is acceptable
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred
- Bachelor's degree in a related field acceptable where applicable
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and manual therapy skills
- Therapeutic exercise prescription and progression
- Vestibular and balance rehabilitation knowledge
- Clear, timely EMR/charting skills (Cerner experience a plus)
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Time management and caseload prioritization
- Team collaboration with PTAs and clinic staff
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay with reliable direct deposit
- Supportive orientation and 1-2 day floor-specific training to get you comfortable fast
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance where applicable
- Access to a collaborative team with experienced PTAs on-site
- Clinical growth opportunities and exposure to a broad outpatient caseload
- 24/7 recruiter support to help with scheduling and questions
- Flexible scheduling around major holidays and no regular weekend requirement
- Referral bonus program and recognition for great work
Travel Perks: Explore Sacramento, CA
Explore Sacramento when your shift ends: stroll Old Sacramento and the waterfront, visit the California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum, bike or run the American River Parkway, enjoy the farm-to-fork dining scene, and take easy weekend trips to Lake Tahoe (about 2 hours) or Napa Valley (about 1.5 hours). Parks, weekend farmers markets, and vibrant neighborhoods make Sacramento a great place to unwind after a rewarding day of patient care.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Outpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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