PTA
Location: Medford, OR
Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 03-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 32
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 excellent hands-on therapeutic care to residents in a skilled nursing facility setting
- Implement treatment plans developed by the supervising PT to help patients regain mobility and independence
- Monitor patient progress and document outcomes accurately and timely in the medical record
- Communicate clearly with interdisciplinary team members, residents, and families to coordinate care
- Perform safe transfers, gait training, and therapeutic exercise with an emphasis on resident safety and dignity
- Assist with discharge planning recommendations and functional goal-setting to optimize outcomes
Qualifications
- Licensed PTA in Oregon (or eligible to obtain state licensure prior to start)
- Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- CPR/BLS certification (or obtain upon hire) and up-to-date immunizations/background checks per facility policy
- Comfortable working in a SNF/long-term care setting; experience is welcome but new grads are encouraged to apply
- Strong documentation skills and ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
Education
- Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
- Completion of required clinical education and eligibility for state PTA licensure
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of rehabilitation principles, transfers, gait training, and therapeutic exercise
- Familiarity with SNF workflows, Medicare/CMS documentation expectations, and progress reporting
- Good clinical judgment, patient safety focus, and infection control practices
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and EMR competency
- Ability to motivate residents and adapt plans to individual needs
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
- Competitive hourly pay with overtime available and paid
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to support your professional growth
- Paid time off so you can recharge between patients and adventures
- 401K retirement savings plan to help secure your future
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
- A supportive team that values YOU and your contributions every shift
Travel Perks: Explore Medford, OR
Medford sits in the heart of Oregon’s Rogue Valley, a fantastic base for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Spend weekends hiking Mount Ashland, rafting or fishing on the Rogue River, or exploring nearby Crater Lake National Park. Enjoy charming downtown Medford and nearby historic Jacksonville with local wineries, farm-to-table restaurants, and seasonal festivals. Easy access to scenic drives, farmers markets, and mountain recreation means there’s always something restorative to do on your time off.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a PTA? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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