Location: Rockland, MA

Start Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 8-hour day shifts, no weekends, no on-call

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Provide skilled rehabilitative care to patients with physical functioning disorders under the direction of a Physical Therapist
• Implement evidence-based treatment plans, including manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training, and assistive devices
• Assess patient progress and communicate with the supervising PT to adjust treatments as needed
• Accurately document patient care, treatment minutes, and outcomes in the electronic health record
• Counsel and educate patients, families, and caregivers regarding physical disorders and care plans
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure cohesive and effective rehabilitation services
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and required facility trainings
• Supervise and support PTA students, adhering to APTA and state practice guidelines

Qualifications

• Active Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 1 year of PTA experience
• Experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings
• Strong patient-centered, evidence-based approach to care
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervising PTs and care teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy modalities and rehabilitation techniques
• Understanding of long-term care and skilled nursing regulations
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and electronic health records
• Excellent communication skills with patients, families, and team members
• Ability to assess progress and adapt treatment plans as needed
• Commitment to professional ethics and APTA standards

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend
• Travel reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Rockland, MA

Rockland, MA offers a charming South Shore lifestyle with easy access to Boston, historic Plymouth, and scenic Nantasket Beach. When you're off the clock, savor New England seafood, stroll the coastline, or catch a game, concert, or museum day in the city.

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