Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing & Rehab
Location: Cumming, Georgia
Start Date: 09-25-2026
End Date: 12-25-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $38.50 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 physical therapy interventions under the supervising PT's plan of care
- Document patient progress and response to treatment with accuracy and care
- Guide patients through education and home exercise programs to support recovery
- Communicate patient status clearly with the supervising PT and care team
- Uphold safety, infection control, and compliance standards in every interaction
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active state PTA license or the ability to obtain one
- Comfortable following treatment plans and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
- A passion for helping patients restore mobility and improve function
Education
- Bill Rates:
- Rate | Type | Value | Agency Rate | Tier 2 | Tier 3
- Regular Bill Rate | Base | Base | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00
- >40 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00
- Holiday Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00
- Drive Time Bill Rate | Base | Base | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00
Knowledge & Skills
- Physical Therapy principles and techniques
- Patient care and mobility support
- Patient education and home exercise instruction
- Infection control and safety practices
- Interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
- Treatment plan implementation
- Patient documentation and progress tracking
- State PTA licensure requirements
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Continuing education support
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Cumming, Georgia
Explore Lake Lanier for boating, fishing, and lakeside trails. Hike Sawnee Mountain Preserve for stunning views. Stroll Cumming City Center for local shops and dining. Catch a show at the Cumming Playhouse. Head to North Georgia Premium Outlets for shopping. Take a weekend trip to the North Georgia mountains or downtown Atlanta for big-city fun. With a 13-week assignment, you will have time to enjoy it all.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing & Rehab? 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.