Location: Houston, TX

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Not provided (candidate pay rate not listed)

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 licensed physical therapists in delivering high-quality, patient-centered interventions
• Implement treatment plans — carry out therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers and mobility activities
• Monitor patient progress and communicate observations to the supervising therapist
• Document treatments clearly and promptly in Epic inpatient charting
• Educate patients and families on safe mobility, home exercises, and fall-prevention strategies
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary team members to optimize care transitions

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PTA program or equivalent education
• Current state PTA license or eligibility to obtain prior to start (follow facility/state rules)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical PTA experience (acute care experience a plus)
• Comfortable with 4x10 schedule and 12-hour orientation
• Strong communication skills and reliable professional presence

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program (or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on experience with therapeutic exercise, transfers, gait training and ADL support
• Familiarity with acute care workflows and safety protocols
• Proficient documentation skills; experience with Epic inpatient charting is a plus
• Ability to follow treatment plans, measure outcomes, and adjust care as directed
• Team-oriented approach and clear, compassionate patient communication

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay and straightforward, reliable scheduling
• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Paid orientation to get you up to speed (12 hours provided)
• Access to professional development and licensure reimbursement conversations
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
• Clear cancellation and assignment policies so expectations are transparent
• Opportunities to work with a high-quality acute care team at a major medical center
• Employee assistance via recruiter for any questions or needs during the assignment

Travel Perks: Explore Houston, TX

This is a travel contract assignment in Houston — enjoy a vibrant city with something for every weekend. Explore the Museum District’s world-class museums, stroll or kayak along Buffalo Bayou Park, catch a game at Minute Maid Park, or take a quick day trip to Galveston’s beaches. Food lovers will appreciate diverse dining scenes from Tex-Mex to global cuisine, and nearby parks and trails make for easy outdoor escapes.

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