Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: St Louis, MO
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, typical days (specific start/end times not provided), generally Monday–Friday style coverage with a guaranteed 35 hours/week
Hours per Week: 35
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
- Provide high-quality physical therapy interventions and hands-on care for short- and long-term rehab residents
- Document therapy treatment and progress using Nethealth and PCC to ensure continuity and compliance
- Collaborate with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to create meaningful care plans
- Meet productivity expectations and maintain clinical efficiency (90% productivity requirement)
- Adhere to Continuum Rehabilitation Group policies and facility procedures while promoting patient safety
- Maintain professional appearance and follow dress code (black scrubs) while representing the rehab team
Qualifications
- 1-3 years of PTA experience (as listed: experience level 1-3)
- Active PTA credential or eligibility per state requirements
- Comfortable working in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) environment
- Experience with EMR/rehab documentation systems preferred (Nethealth, PCC)
- Ability to be onsite for scheduled shifts to receive guaranteed hours
Education
- Not specified in the job posting
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in rehab documentation and patient care workflows
- Familiarity with Nethealth and PCC EMR systems
- Strong hands-on therapy skills in a SNF setting
- Good communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
- Time management and productivity focus to meet a 90% productivity target
Benefits
- Guaranteed 35 hours per week — predictable scheduling so you can plan life outside work
- Supportive onsite rehab manager and a collaborative therapy team
- Hands-on experience in a newly renovated skilled nursing facility
- Opportunities to sharpen charting skills with Nethealth and PCC (EMR experience supported)
- Flexible contract travel role with local support from Continuum Rehabilitation Group
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement guidance available (common for contract roles)
- Paid time off and benefits options often available for contract travelers
- A welcoming workplace culture that values your patient-centered care
Travel Perks: Explore St Louis, MO
Explore St. Louis attractions on your downtime: visit the iconic Gateway Arch and the Museum of Westward Expansion, wander through Forest Park and the Saint Louis Art Museum, enjoy the Missouri Botanical Garden, explore the quirky City Museum and the vibrant Delmar Loop, catch a Cardinals game or enjoy live blues music and great local dining. Weekend trips to the Lake of the Ozarks or Kansas City are also easy escapes.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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