Location: St. Louis, MO

Start Date: 04-05-2026

End Date: 07-05-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 8-hour day shifts, 40 hours/week guaranteed, float to Aspen (days not specified) - Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Implement components of patient care as outlined by the Physical Therapist to advance patient outcomes
• Obtain and document data related to treatments provided to ensure accurate clinical records
• Assist the Physical Therapist in treating patients across the lifespan, from newborns to end-of-life care
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and stretching to improve mobility and strength
• Teach balance training and safe transfer techniques to reduce fall risk
• Move and assist patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the therapy area with safe transfer techniques
• Communicate with families to identify practical at-home strategies and reinforce carryover
• Keep the therapy area clean, organized, and ready for safe, efficient patient care
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and filing paperwork accurately
• Utilize modalities and equipment (through ACP) as directed by the supervising PT

Qualifications

• Active PTA license (Missouri state license required; Compact allowed)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience - REQUIRED
• Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehab - REQUIRED
• Ability to provide work history/resume, completed skills checklist (within 1 year), references, license verification, and certifications upon submission
• Comfort with administrative tasks and accurate documentation
• Willingness to float to Aspen as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient transfers and safe handling techniques
• Therapeutic exercise prescription and progression
• Balance training and fall prevention strategies
• Assisting and collaborating with the Physical Therapist
• Clinical documentation and charting best practices
• Scheduling and administrative coordination
• Familiarity with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses
• Experience with short-term rehab and long-term care populations
• Family education and patient/caregiver instruction
• Use of modalities and equipment through ACP

Benefits

• A supportive, high-energy therapy team that values your creativity and clinical judgment
• Medical, dental and vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can stay focused on patients
• Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
• 401K retirement savings plan to help plan for the future
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• A collaborative culture with mentorship and peer support

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