Physical Therapy Assistant
Location: Petaluma, CA
Start Date: 10-28-2025
End Date: 01-27-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Schedule not specified, 40 hours per week
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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
- Treat patients under the direction of the Physical Therapist, delivering compassionate, hands-on care
- Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with PT Board requirements
- Assist in maintaining the therapy department and ensuring a clean, safe treatment environment
- Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences to help shape care plans
- Train and support restorative aides and nursing staff in patient maintenance programs
- Lead in-service training sessions to elevate team skills and compliance
- Communicate patient progress and plans clearly with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members
- Report and coordinate repair of equipment to ensure safe, effective treatment delivery
Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of California, license must be maintained in good standing
- Proficiency with documentation and clinic software such as Casamba and PointClickCare
- Ability to meet continuing education requirements per state practice
- Strong communication skills and the ability to relate positively with patients, families, and colleagues
- Experience with patient care, treatment documentation, and rehabilitation practices
Education
- Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (state licensure required)
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient care and rehabilitation techniques
- Treatment documentation and progress note best practices
- Electronic medical record systems including Casamba and PointClickCare
- Caregiver training and restorative aide coaching
- In-service training delivery and staff education
- Basic equipment maintenance and reporting procedures
- Clear, professional communication with interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend for travel clinicians to help you settle in quickly
- Travel reimbursement to cover your commute to assignment locations
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less worry
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Referral bonus program — share the opportunity and get rewarded
- A supportive team that values YOU and your professional growth
Travel Perks: Explore Petaluma, CA
Petaluma sits in the heart of Sonoma County, so you can spend days off exploring charming historic downtown Petaluma with its farm-to-table restaurants and weekend farmers markets. Enjoy scenic walks at Shollenberger Park along the river, short drives to Sonoma and Napa wine country for tastings, and nearby coastal escapes like Bodega Bay and Point Reyes National Seashore for beaches and hiking. San Francisco is an easy day trip for city sights, dining, and cultural attractions. Plenty of outdoor adventures, culinary delights, and small-town charm await when you’re not working.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapy Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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