Location: Rapid City, South Dakota

Start Date: 08-31-2026

End Date: 11-28-2026

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

Education

• Accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program graduate

Knowledge & Skills

• Physical therapy techniques
• Patient assessment and documentation
• Interdisciplinary teamwork
• Infection control protocols
• Safety and compliance standards

Benefits

• Competitive travel pay package
• Health, dental & vision coverage
• Paid time off to recharge
• Professional development stipend
• Supportive team environment

Travel Perks: Explore Rapid City, South Dakota

Explore the iconic Mount Rushmore National Memorial, wander through the breathtaking Badlands National Park, enjoy scenic drives along the Black Hills Highway, visit local breweries and historic downtown Rapid City, and take weekend trips to the scenic Jewel Cave National Monument.

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