Location: Arlington, MA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

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

Hours per Week: 40

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 supervising PT to help patients regain mobility and independence
• Assist with therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and use of adaptive equipment
• Document patient progress clearly and promptly in the facility’s EMR to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with nurses, occupational therapists, and other team members to create holistic care plans
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and safety strategies for optimal recovery
• Follow infection control, safety protocols, and facility policies to ensure patient and staff well-being
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to quality improvement efforts

Qualifications

• Associated Degree from an accredited PTA program or completion of an approved PTA program
• Licensed or certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Massachusetts, or eligibility to obtain state credentials promptly
• BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced rehab/contract environment and supporting varied patient needs
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset; prior experience in inpatient/rehab settings is a plus

Education

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (or graduation from an accredited PTA program)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with common PTA interventions: therapeutic exercise, manual techniques, gait training, and balance work
• Skilled in safe patient handling, transfers, and use of assistive devices
• Competent documentation skills and ability to use electronic medical records
• Ability to assess patient response and report changes to the supervising PT
• Excellent interpersonal skills for patient education and team collaboration

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy and focused
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between meaningful assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional growth
• Supportive interdisciplinary team that values your input and skills
• Clinical mentorship and opportunities to sharpen your rehab expertise
• Flexible housing/logistics guidance for travel clinicians
• Streamlined credentialing and onboarding so you can start helping patients sooner
• Referral recognition — bring colleagues, share the love, and get acknowledged

Travel Perks: Explore Arlington, MA

This is a contract assignment in Arlington, MA — a lovely New England community with easy access to both local charm and big-city amenities. Enjoy strolls around Spy Pond and Arlington Center’s cafés and shops, explore the historic sites of nearby Lexington and Concord, or take quick trips into Boston for world-class museums, the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, and a vibrant dining scene. Outdoor enthusiasts can hit nearby trails and parks on weekends, and the short commute to Cambridge unlocks cultural and collegiate activities when you want a bigger-city day.

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