Location: North Smithfield, RI

Start Date: 12-08-2025

End Date: 03-09-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Weekday day shifts (facility schedules days and exact start/end times) - Days

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Provide compassionate rehabilitative care to residents, delivering therapy plans prescribed by the PT
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility
• Monitor and document patient progress in the medical record with clarity and timeliness
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families on exercise programs, safety techniques, and equipment use
• Ensure treatment areas and equipment are safe, clean, and ready for use

Qualifications

• Licensed PTA in Rhode Island or eligible for RI licensure
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• BLS/CPR certification (or willing to obtain prior to start)
• Comfortable working in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Any experience level welcome, including new graduates

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong hands-on skills in therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and ADL retraining
• Good clinical documentation and charting skills
• Ability to work well with a multidisciplinary care team
• Reliable time management and organizational skills
• Patient-centered communication and teaching abilities
• Familiarity with SNF care patterns and safety protocols

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help with your travel needs during the 13-week contract
• Competitive hourly pay with overtime eligibility
• Travel reimbursement so you can focus on patients, not logistics
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Supportive team environment that values your clinical growth
• Access to continuing education resources and mentorship
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore North Smithfield, RI

North Smithfield sits in scenic northern Rhode Island with charming historic villages like Slatersville, lovely riverfront trails along the Blackstone River Bikeway, and nearby outdoor options such as Lincoln Woods State Park for hiking and picnics. You are also a short drive from Providence for dining, cultural events, and occasional WaterFire evenings. Local farms, seasonal markets, and cozy New England towns make weekends easy to enjoy when you are off duty.

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