Location: Waldorf, MD

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-25-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 skilled therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to improve patient mobility and function
• Assist with patient evaluations, implement treatment plans, and adjust care based on therapist direction
• Provide gait training, therapeutic exercises, and safe use of assistive devices to promote independence
• Document patient progress clearly and promptly in the electronic medical record
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and strategies for continued recovery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated, high-quality care
• Maintain treatment areas and equipment to ensure safety and infection control standards

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Maryland or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification (current or willing to obtain)
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and meet facility credentialing requirements
• Strong communication skills, professional bedside manner, and ability to work well in a team-based setting

Education

• Associate degree or diploma from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities, exercise prescription, and mobility training
• Familiarity with safe patient handling and use of assistive devices
• Comfortable with clinical documentation and basic computer skills for EMR entry
• Clinical reasoning skills to implement therapist-directed treatment plans
• Ability to prioritize caseloads and manage time efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your contribution and growth
• Flexible scheduling within a consistent day-shift framework to help you maintain work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials and renewals
• Paid time off options to recharge and avoid burnout
• Professional development opportunities and access to continuing education
• Comprehensive onboarding and a mentor-friendly workplace
• Referral bonus program to reward bringing great people onto the team
• A workplace that prioritizes patient-centered care and clinician well-being

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