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Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing – UHC Staffing

Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing

Location: Greenfield, MA

Start Date: 11-02-2026

End Date: 02-01-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (14-week contract, November 2, 2026 - February 1, 2027)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $45.50 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 treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist
  • Guide patients through therapeutic exercises, gait training and functional mobility work
  • Help residents rebuild strength and confidence after surgery, injury or illness
  • Document progress accurately and celebrate every win along the way
  • Collaborate with nursing, occupational therapy and the rehab team to build personalized care plans
  • Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safe movement techniques

Qualifications

  • Active Physical Therapist Assistant license in Massachusetts
  • Graduate of an accredited PTA program
  • Current BLS certification
  • Skilled nursing or long term care experience preferred, but new travelers are welcome to apply
  • A compassionate, patient-first mindset and a willingness to jump in and help
  • Must bring a state or federal issued ID and wear a photo badge at all times on site

Knowledge & Skills

  • Hands-on therapeutic exercise and manual technique skills
  • Gait training and balance intervention know-how
  • Familiarity with functional outcome measures and progress tracking
  • Clear, warm communication with patients, families and teammates
  • Time management skills that keep treatments and documentation on track
  • Comfort using electronic medical records and rehab documentation systems

Benefits

  • Guaranteed 35 hours per week so you can count on steady work
  • Travel contract perks designed to support you on the road
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Licensure assistance and reimbursement
  • A supportive rehab team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Greenfield, MA

Greenfield sits in the heart of Franklin County, surrounded by the rolling hills of western Massachusetts. Spend fall weekends chasing foliage along the Mohawk Trail, wander the Bridge of Flowers in nearby Shelburne Falls, or step back in time at Historic Deerfield. Local farms, cideries and apple orchards are everywhere, and the Deerfield River offers kayaking and fly fishing. Downtown Greenfield has cozy cafes, breweries and a thriving arts scene, while Northampton and Amherst are a short drive away for great food and live music. Winter brings skiing at Berkshire East and cross country trails, and Boston, Hartford and Albany are all within a couple hours for easy weekend getaways.

Apply Now

Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Skilled Nursing? Let's get you moving forward!

Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.

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