Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Rehabilitation
Location: Santa Monica, California
Candidate Pay Rate: $62 - $43.4 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 therapy treatments under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist
- Assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and mobility activities
- Monitor patient progress and report changes to the supervising PT
- Educate patients on exercises and safe mobility techniques
- Maintain accurate patient documentation
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to support positive patient outcomes
Qualifications
- Active California PTA License required
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program
- Strong communication and patient-care skills
- Previous experience preferred
Education
- Graduate of an accredited PTA program
Knowledge & Skills
- Therapeutic exercise techniques
- Gait training and mobility activities
- Balance and mobility assessment
- Patient progress monitoring
- Patient education and communication
- Accurate patient documentation
- Effective communication and teamwork
- Patient-care skills
Benefits
- Professional growth opportunities to advance your PTA career
- Supportive clinical environment that values your expertise
- Dedicated recruiter support from day one
- Collaborative rehabilitation team focused on positive patient outcomes
- Opportunity to make a real impact in patients' lives
- Work in the beautiful coastal city of Santa Monica
Travel Perks: Explore Santa Monica, California
Explore the iconic Santa Monica Pier, relax on beautiful Pacific beaches, hike the scenic Palisades trails, shop and dine along the Third Street Promenade, and enjoy the vibrant local arts scene. Weekend trips to Malibu and Los Angeles are just a short drive away.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Rehabilitation? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.