Location: Lancaster, California

Start Date: 01-01-1970

End Date: 01-01-1970

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times and exact days not provided)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $45 - $48 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

• Assist the Physical Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans that help patients regain mobility and independence
• Provide therapeutic exercises and targeted mobility training to improve patient function
• Monitor patient progress and communicate updates and changes to the supervising PT
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to ensure coordinated, high-quality outcomes
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that respects each person’s goals and dignity

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program
• Active California PTA license (required)
• SNF or similar clinical experience preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to thrive in an interdisciplinary setting
• Commitment to quality patient care and professional documentation
• Willingness to complete required credentialing and compliance steps

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical knowledge of therapeutic exercises, mobility training, and ADL support
• Ability to follow and implement PT-developed treatment plans
• Familiarity with timely and accurate clinical documentation and EHR systems
• Strong interpersonal skills for working with patients and multidisciplinary teams
• Good observational skills for monitoring progress and reporting changes
• Patient-centered approach with focus on safety and functional outcomes

Benefits

• Work with a collaborative, supportive rehab team that values your skills and growth
• Dedicated credentialing and compliance support so you can focus on patients, not paperwork
• Ongoing career guidance and opportunities beyond the assignment
• Licensure assistance and help navigating state requirements
• Paid time to get credentialed and orientation support for a smooth start
• A welcoming workplace culture that prioritizes patient-centered care
• Immediate start availability for candidates ready to jump in
• Strong facility partnerships across California for future opportunities

Hashtags

#PhysicalTherapistAssistant #PTAJobs #LancasterCAJobs #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #SNFJobs #RehabJobs #PhysicalTherapy #NowHiring #CaliforniaHealthcare