PTA
Location: St Louis, MO
Start Date: 03-02-2026
End Date: 06-01-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift — specific start/end times not provided; 35 hours/week guaranteed (daytime schedule, exact daily times set by facility)
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
- Implement plan of care under PT supervision — deliver skilled interventions to help residents progress
- Provide hands-on therapy and assist residents with mobility, strengthening, balance, and functional tasks
- Document timely and accurately in Nethealth and PCC to reflect resident progress and compliance
- Collaborate with the rehab team and onsite Director of Rehab to coordinate resident care
- Meet department productivity expectations (90%) while maintaining patient-centered care
- Follow Continuum Rehabilitation Group (CRG) policies & procedures and facility dress code (black scrubs)
- Be present and clocked-in at the facility to receive guaranteed hours and ensure continuity of care
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state of Missouri (active and in good standing)
- 1–3 years of clinical experience (job requests 1+ years experience)
- Comfortable and experienced with electronic documentation — Nethealth and PCC experience a plus
- Ability to work in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) rehab environment and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Reliable, professional presence onsite with adherence to facility policies and productivity expectations
- Current BLS/CPR preferred (if required by facility), immunizations and background checks as per facility onboarding
Education
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate degree or equivalent)
- Current PTA licensure in Missouri (state licensure required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with Nethealth and PCC
- Clinical knowledge of SNF rehabilitation practices and skilled nursing workflows
- Good communication and teamwork to coordinate with therapists, nursing, and leadership
- Time management and productivity focus to meet departmental goals
- Patient-centered approach to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care
- Ability to adapt to facility protocols and workflow while maintaining professional standards
Benefits
- Guaranteed 35 hours per week — reliable schedule you can count on
- Supportive, friendly rehab team with an onsite Director of Rehab
- Hands-on experience in a skilled nursing & rehab setting (great for skill growth)
- Documentation support — facility uses Nethealth and PCC so you'll build valuable charting experience
- Professional practice guidance — adhere to CRG policies & procedures with clear expectations
- Opportunity for productivity-based achievement (90% productivity expectation) — show your impact
- Travel position perks: local support from Continuum Rehabilitation Group and on-assignment resources
- Work-life balance friendly: daytime hours so you can enjoy St. Louis evenings and weekends
Travel Perks: Explore St Louis, MO
Explore St. Louis while on assignment: stroll under the iconic Gateway Arch, picnic and paddle in Forest Park, visit the Missouri Botanical Garden and the St. Louis Zoo, enjoy dining and live music in the Delmar Loop and Central West End, check out local breweries and historical museums, or take a weekend escape to the Lake of the Ozarks or nearby hiking trails. Creve Coeur Park offers lovely walking paths and outdoor time just minutes from the facility.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a PTA? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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