Location: Towson, MD

Start Date: 11-05-2026

End Date: 02-04-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $44 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

• Assist patients in reaching their maximum physical potential using therapeutic interventions
• Follow treatment plans and monitor patient progress, notifying the supervising PT of changes
• Deliver hands-on care across multiple acute-care populations, including at least one high-risk group
• Document treatment and outcomes clearly using standardized tests to support clinical notes
• Prioritize and schedule patient visits to manage an efficient, productive caseload
• Collaborate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and families, advocating for patient needs
• Maintain competency in EMR navigation and basic computer tasks for accurate recordkeeping

Qualifications

• Active Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (Compact allowed)
• 1+ years of current Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) experience — required
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association (AHA) — required
• COVID-19 vaccination required (declinations not accepted)
• Acute care experience highly preferred and ability to treat high-risk patient populations
• Submission items required: GBMC cover page (will provide if needed), resume, PTA-specific skills checklist, and supervisory references (one within last 6 months and one within last 12 months)

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices, and standards
• Skillful use of written and oral communication for patient care and documentation
• Proficiency in following treatment plans and using standardized tests for documentation
• EMR navigation and basic computer skills
• Time management, patient scheduling, and caseload/productivity management
• Strong interdisciplinary communication and teamwork
• Ability to confidently treat high-risk patient populations in acute care

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical growth
• Comprehensive onboarding and orientation to get you comfortable and confident
• Paid time off flexibility — request up to one week equivalent of your contracted hours
• Opportunities to work with diverse acute and sub-acute patient populations
• Continuing education support and encouragement to build skills
• A collaborative interdisciplinary environment where your voice matters

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