Location: Millcreek, UT

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 5 days/week, 32 hours/week (schedule to be coordinated with Rehab Director; specific start/end times 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 carrying out therapeutic procedures and individualized care plans
• Perform routine treatment procedures and document patient responses accurately and promptly
• Observe and report patient conditions, reactions, and progress to your supervising PT
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Aides during treatments as appropriate
• Maintain clean and organized treatment areas and equipment for patient safety
• Communicate with physicians (in consultation with the supervising PT) about patient progress and treatment needs
• Participate in facility educational activities to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved and accredited physical therapist assistant program
• Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)
• Licensed by the State of Utah in the designated therapy profession
• Ability to safely lift, turn, move, and transport patients — must be able to lift/control 50 pounds
• Demonstrated ability to perform minimal assist transfers and safe patient handling
• Comfort working under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist and following facility/Medicare/private insurance policies

Education

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

Knowledge & Skills

• Therapeutic intervention techniques and treatment procedures
• Safe patient transfers and mobility assistance
• Clear, timely clinical documentation and charting
• Strong patient communication and education skills
• Ability to direct and mentor Physical Therapy Aides
• Familiarity with rehab workflows, compliance, and quality care standards

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract life easy
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Continuing education support so you can grow professionally
• Paid Time Off to recharge after meaningful work
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn a bonus
• Supportive team environment where your contributions matter
• Professional liability coverage guidance and onboarding support

Travel Perks: Explore Millcreek, UT

Millcreek sits against the Wasatch Range, so your time off can easily turn into outdoor adventures. Explore Millcreek Canyon for scenic hikes, picnics and biking; drive a short distance to Big Cottonwood Canyon for more trails, climbing and mountain views; and hit world-class ski resorts like Snowbird and Alta in winter. Salt Lake City attractions — Temple Square, great local restaurants, the Natural History Museum of Utah, and the Great Salt Lake — are all close by. Weekend road trips to national parks such as Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Arches are doable when you want a nature-packed escape.

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