Location: Potosi, Missouri

Start Date: 09-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts; flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, no weekends, no call

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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, medically necessary rehabilitation treatment to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions and treatment plans
• Administer manual therapy techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training, modalities, and supportive devices
• Assess patient progress and adjust treatments in collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system
• Educate and counsel patients, families, and caregivers on physical disorders and treatment plans
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and facility trainings
• Adhere to APTA standards, state practice acts, and professional code of conduct

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
• Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings
• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in Missouri

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in therapeutic exercise and manual therapy techniques
• Strong patient assessment and progress evaluation abilities
• Proficient in clinical documentation and electronic health records
• Excellent patient education and communication skills
• Knowledge of rehabilitation practices and long-term care settings
• Understanding of APTA standards and state practice regulations

Benefits

• Housing assistance to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on the road
• 401K retirement savings plan to build your future
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• A supportive clinical team that values your contribution

Travel Perks: Explore Potosi, Missouri

Located in the heart of Missouri's Ozarks, Potosi offers hiking, fishing, and floating along the Big River and nearby St. Francois Mountains. Explore Mark Twain National Forest, Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park, and Elephant Rocks State Park on your days off. You'll love the charming small-town feel, rich mining history, and easy weekend trips to St. Louis, just about 90 minutes away.

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