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Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing & Rehab

📍 Cumming, georgia · · · 40 hrs/week

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Candidate pay rate:$38.5/hr ≈ $1,540/wk before stipends Quick apply or call (408) 441-9200

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.