Location: Alameda, CA

Start Date: 02-06-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $45 - $50 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

• Assess residents' functional mobility and document findings clearly
• Implement therapeutic interventions and assist with restorative programs
• Collaborate with RNs, PTs, OT and interdisciplinary team to deliver person-centered care
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans to meet goals
• Provide safe patient transfer and fall-prevention techniques
• Educate residents and families on exercise programs and safe mobility strategies
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the medical record

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in California (required)
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program
• Current BLS/CPR certification
• Experience in skilled nursing or geriatric rehabilitation preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with care teams
• Comfortable with electronic medical records and documentation

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Completion of clinical PTA training and eligibility for CA licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Geriatric rehabilitation principles and restorative care
• Therapeutic exercise and mobility training
• Safe transfer and fall-prevention techniques
• Skilled documentation and care planning
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy skilled nursing environment
• Patient- and family-centered communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to help keep you healthy
• Paid time off to recharge and stay balanced
• Licensure assistance and support navigating renewals
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling to help you manage life outside of work
• A supportive, collaborative team that values your input
• Structured onboarding so you hit the ground confident

Travel Perks: Explore Alameda, CA

Alameda is a charming island city with waterfront trails, the scenic Crown Memorial State Beach, and a bustling Park Street dining scene. Explore the fascinating USS Hornet Museum, catch a show at the historic Alameda Theatre, hunt for unique finds at the Alameda Point Antiques Faire, or bike the Bay Farm Island paths. Quick ferries and short drives put you in San Francisco, Oakland, and popular day-trip destinations like Napa Valley and the East Bay parks—perfect for weekends off.

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