Location: Rolla, Missouri

Start Date: 08-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 8-hour day shifts, 35 guaranteed weekly hours; no weekends or on-call required

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

• Collaborate with Physical Therapists to implement personalized care plans
• Guide patients through therapeutic exercises and balance training
• Assist patients with safe transfers from wheelchairs or walkers to therapy areas
• Educate families on effective at-home techniques to support recovery
• Track and document patient progress, reporting observations to the supervising PT
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming therapy environment
• Complete administrative tasks such as scheduling and paperwork

Qualifications

• Current Missouri Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license
• At least 1 year of experience as a PTA
• Previous experience in long-term care or rehabilitation settings
• Ability to work 8-hour day shifts and commit to 35 hours per week
• A passion for helping patients of all ages achieve their goals

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of therapeutic exercise and balance training
• Patient care and rehabilitation principles
• Ability to follow instructions from a Physical Therapist accurately
• Excellent communication skills with patients and families
• Compassionate and patient approach to patient care
• Organizational skills for documentation and scheduling

Benefits

• Guaranteed weekly hours for financial stability
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• Housing stipend
• Travel reimbursement
• Referral bonus program
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Rolla, Missouri

Located in the heart of the Missouri Ozarks, Rolla offers easy access to Mark Twain National Forest and the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. Explore scenic hiking trails, go fishing or floating on the Current River, check out the historic downtown with local shops, or visit the Missouri University of Science and Technology campus and its famous Stonehenge replica. Weekend trips to St. Louis or Springfield are within a few hours' drive!

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