Location: Harrisonville, MO

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts (start time flexible between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM) - Day shift

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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, evidence-based rehabilitation treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Administer manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training, modalities, and use of assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising PT to adjust treatment plans appropriately
• Accurately document treatment minutes and required clinical/regulatory information in the electronic chart
• Provide patient, family, and caregiver education and counseling to support functional recovery
• Report treatment outcomes and provide input to the supervising PT for discharge planning
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehab team meetings to coordinate care
• Support DME procurement efforts with the supervising PT to ensure patients have needed equipment
• Supervise and mentor PTA students under the guidance of the supervising Physical Therapist
• Adhere to APTA practice acts, state regulations, and professional standards of conduct and ethics

Qualifications

• Active PTA license (Physical Therapist Assistant) — Missouri state licensure required (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience — LTC or rehab experience required
• Current competence in documentation using electronic systems and accurate tracking of treatment minutes
• Ability to work collaboratively with a supervising PT and the interdisciplinary care team
• Comfort supervising students and participating in facility trainings and meetings
• Adherence to APTA practice acts and state-required standards of practice and ethics

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associates or equivalent)
• Active state PTA licensure required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong grounding in evidence-based practice and rehabilitation principles
• Skilled in manual techniques, therapeutic exercise prescription, modalities, and ambulation training
• Experience with assistive/supportive devices and basic DME procurement processes
• Proficient in patient assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation
• Effective communicator with patients, families, caregivers, supervising PTs, and care teams
• Familiarity with group therapy delivery and productivity-focused workflows in LTC/rehab settings
• Knowledge of regulatory and clinical practice requirements relevant to documentation and billing

Benefits

• Supportive travel contract perks including travel reimbursement and assistance finding housing — we’ll help you get settled so you can focus on patients
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current and stress-free
• Dedicated documentation device provided so charting is efficient and (relatively) painless
• Opportunities for continuing education, professional development, and student supervision to grow your career
• Flexible scheduling within the facility’s M–F structure to help you balance work and life
• A collaborative team environment that values clinical input and celebrates patient outcomes
• Participation in facility and company-required trainings and in-services to keep skills sharp
• Meaningful work with a diverse caseload where your interventions make a real difference

Travel Perks: Explore Harrisonville, MO

Harrisonville offers small-town charm with quick access to Kansas City (about a 30–40 minute drive) — perfect for weekend escapes to museums, live music, pro sports, and famous BBQ. Enjoy nearby outdoor time at local parks, lakes and trails for hiking, fishing and boating, or explore charming nearby towns for dining and weekend markets. If you like a quieter home base with big-city options close by, Harrisonville hits that sweet spot.

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