Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing
Location: Nashua, NH
Start Date: 12-01-2025
End Date: 03-02-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts
Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week
Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate
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 patients and perform thorough evaluations to determine individualized therapy needs
- Develop and implement tailored treatment plans to improve mobility, strength, and function
- Provide hands-on care including therapeutic exercise, gait training, and manual techniques
- Document patient progress accurately and timely in the medical record
- Collaborate with nurses, clinicians, and care teams to coordinate safe, effective care
- Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, and strategies to maintain gains
- Promote a positive, person-centered environment that supports recovery and dignity
Qualifications
- Active Physical Therapist license in New Hampshire or eligibility to obtain one
- Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred)
- Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Comfortable working with skilled nursing residents and interdisciplinary teams
- Strong clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and excellent communication
- Prior experience in post-acute, skilled nursing, or geriatric rehab is a plus
Education
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an accredited program preferred
- Or equivalent Physical Therapy degree and state licensure
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in assessment, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training
- Experience with gait training, transfers, balance and fall prevention strategies
- Familiarity with common rehab modalities and assistive device recommendations
- Proficient clinical documentation and progress note writing
- Team-focused communication and patient/family education abilities
- Ability to prioritize caseload and deliver efficient, high-quality care
Benefits
- Competitive weekly pay to reward your great work
- Generous support from a collaborative, patient-focused team
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement when eligible
- Paid time off so you can recharge
- Opportunity for professional development and continuing education
- Referral bonus program for bringing great teammates onboard
- Supportive leadership that values work-life balance
- Comprehensive onboarding to get you confident and ready
Travel Perks: Explore Nashua, NH
Explore downtown Nashua with its lively dining scene and quaint shops, relax at Mine Falls Park along scenic river trails, take a short drive to Manchester for cultural venues and events, or head out for a weekend adventure to nearby Mount Monadnock or the seacoast. If you like day trips, Boston is within commuting distance for museums, sports, and big-city amenities.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist - Skilled Nursing? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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