Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant - Travel
Location: Saint Francis, Kansas
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 physical therapy interventions under the supervising PT's plan of care
- Help patients restore mobility and improve daily function
- Document patient progress and response to treatment
- Guide patients through education and home exercise programs
- Communicate patient status with the supervising PT
- Uphold 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
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach
- Strong communication skills
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
- Mobility Restoration
- Treatment Plan Implementation
- Infection Control
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Physical Therapy
- PTA License
- Patient Documentation
- Patient Education
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- A supportive team that values YOU
- Access to wellness resources
Travel Perks: Explore Saint Francis, Kansas
Explore the Arikaree Breaks, visit the Cheyenne County Museum, enjoy local festivals, and take weekend trips to Denver, Colorado Springs, or Omaha. Outdoor lovers will appreciate hunting, fishing, and hiking across the High Plains.
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.