Location: Saint Louis, Missouri

Start Date: 08-10-2026

End Date: 11-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $36 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

• Deliver therapeutic interventions according to each patient's plan of care
• Document patient progress and response to treatment with accuracy
• Empower patients through education and home exercise programs
• Communicate patient status clearly to the supervising physical therapist
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and infection-controlled environment

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license or ability to obtain one
• Ability to implement treatment plans and collaborate with the rehabilitation team
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional standards

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Physical therapy techniques and treatment plan implementation
• Patient care and mobility assistance
• Clinical documentation and charting
• Patient education and home exercise instruction
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Infection control and safety compliance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Housing stipend to help cover your lodging
• Travel reimbursement for qualifying assignments
• Referral bonus program
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement

Travel Perks: Explore Saint Louis, Missouri

Located in Saint Louis, Missouri, this assignment offers a chance to explore the iconic Gateway Arch, stroll through Forest Park, visit the world-class Saint Louis Zoo, catch a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, and enjoy the city's renowned barbecue and vibrant arts scene. There's always something new to discover in the Gateway to the West!

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