Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehabilitation
Location: Wilmington, Massachusetts
Start Date: 09-23-2026
End Date: 12-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift), 5 shifts per week, 40 scheduled hours
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $36.40 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 therapy interventions following the Physical Therapist's plan of care
- Document patient progress and response to treatment with accuracy and care
- Guide patients through education and home exercise programs that build lasting progress
- Communicate patient status clearly with your supervising Physical Therapist
- Partner with an interdisciplinary team to support each patient's goals
- Uphold safety, infection control, and regulatory compliance standards every single day
- Help patients restore mobility, improve function, and regain independence
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active state PTA license, or the ability to obtain one
- Comfortable following treatment plans and adjusting as patient needs change
- A true team player who collaborates well with PTs, nurses, and other disciplines
- Compassionate, patient focused, and reliable
- Prior skilled nursing or rehab experience is a nice plus, though new grads with strong clinical skills are welcome
Education
- Bill Rates:
- Rate | Type | Value | Agency Rate | Tier 2 | Tier 3
- Regular Bill Rate | Base | Base | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00
- >40 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00
- Holiday Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00
- Drive Time Bill Rate | Base | Base | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00
- Charge Bill Rate | Base | Base | | |
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient Education
- Home Exercise Programs
- Infection Control
- Regulatory Compliance
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Care
- Physical Therapy Techniques
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to keep you comfortable
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- Guaranteed hours so you can budget with confidence
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Wilmington, Massachusetts
Wilmington sits in a sweet spot just north of Boston, so your weekends can go anywhere. Stroll the Middlesex Canal trail, paddle or fish at Silver Lake, or hike the quiet woods of Harold Parker State Forest. Head into Boston for the Freedom Trail, Fenway, and world class dining, or take a short drive to Salem, Concord, and Lexington for history and charm. In warmer months, the beaches of Cape Ann and the North Shore are close by, and fall brings some of the best foliage views in New England. Shopping, coffee shops, and grocery stores are all minutes from the facility, which makes settling in easy.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant - 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.