Location: Issaquah, WA

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 5 days/week, 32 hours guaranteed per week (exact daily start/end times to be confirmed with facility; schedule to be determined)

Hours per Week: 32

Candidate Pay Rate: $35 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 the registered Physical Therapist in delivering therapeutic interventions and treatment plans
• Perform routine treatment procedures and document patient responses and progress
• Safely lift, turn and transfer patients, ensuring comfort and minimizing risk
• Maintain clear, accurate treatment records and communicate relevant findings to the supervising PT
• Direct and guide Physical Therapy Aides during treatment sessions as appropriate
• Participate in facility educational activities and contribute to continuous improvement
• Communicate with physicians regarding patient progress in consultation with the supervising PT

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Washington
• Demonstrated ability to perform minimal assist transfers — lift and control up to 50 pounds
• Strong documentation and record-keeping skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the rehab team

Education

• Graduation from an approved and accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Therapeutic intervention techniques and routine treatment procedures
• Safe patient transfers and mobility assistance
• Thorough treatment documentation and charting
• Ability to assist and take direction from a registered Physical Therapist
• Patient education and effective interpersonal communication
• Experience directing Physical Therapy Aides and participating in educational activities

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so your commute is covered
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts
• Supportive team environment with mentorship from experienced therapists
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Issaquah, WA

Enjoy the outdoor beauty around Issaquah: explore Cougar Mountain and its extensive hiking trails, visit the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, paddle or picnic at nearby Lake Sammamish, stroll historic downtown Issaquah with its boutique shops and cafes, and take easy day trips to Bellevue and Seattle for museums, waterfront dining, and city attractions. Winter recreation at Snoqualmie Pass and scenic drives toward Mount Rainier are perfect weekend getaways.

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