Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant - Travel
Location: Newport, Arkansas
Start Date: 08-18-2026
End Date: 11-14-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $36 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 therapy interventions per PT plan of care
- Document patient progress and response to treatment
- Assist with patient education and home exercise programs
- Communicate patient status to supervising PT
- Adhere to safety, infection control, and compliance standards
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Active state PTA license (or ability to obtain)
- Ability to follow treatment plans and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
Knowledge & Skills
- Physical therapy services
- Documentation
- Safety and infection control
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- PTA license
- Treatment Plan following
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Patient education
- Home exercise programs
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Newport, Arkansas
Explore the scenic White River, visit the historic Newport Museum, enjoy local parks and outdoor recreation, and take weekend trips to the Arkansas River Trail.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Travel? 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.