Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Start Date: 08-05-2026

End Date: 11-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift)

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 physical therapy interventions following 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 and updates clearly with the supervising PT
• Champion safety, infection control, and compliance standards in every interaction

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
• Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Physical therapy interventions
• Patient documentation
• Patient education
• Communication
• Infection control
• Safety compliance
• Treatment plan implementation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Regulatory compliance

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Generous housing stipend
• Travel reimbursement
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore St. Louis, Missouri

Located in vibrant St. Louis, you can explore the iconic Gateway Arch, take a stroll through Forest Park, visit the world-renowned St. Louis Zoo, catch a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, or enjoy the local food scene in The Hill neighborhood. Weekend trips to the Ozarks or Chicago are also within reach!

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