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Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care
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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Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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