Location: Los Angeles, CA

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Unspecified days, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Provide hands-on therapeutic care under the direction of the supervising PT to help patients regain mobility and independence
• Implement treatment plans focused on functional outcomes, documenting progress and adjusting interventions as needed
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and strategies to maximize recovery
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to create cohesive, patient-centered care plans
• Assist in safe transfers, use of adaptive equipment, and gait training while maintaining patient dignity and comfort
• Accurately document interventions, patient responses, and outcome measures in the facility’s charting system

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted PTA license for California (required)
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; additional certifications a plus
• Prior experience in an outpatient, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation setting preferred
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with patients, families, and the care team
• Ability to pass facility onboarding requirements and background checks

Education

• Associate degree or diploma from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of therapeutic modalities, therapeutic exercise, and functional mobility training
• Skilled in patient assessment, documentation, and implementing evidence-based interventions
• Comfortable with safe patient handling techniques and adaptive equipment
• Good clinical judgment and time management in a fast-paced rehab environment
• Compassionate patient-centered approach with strong interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and comfortable
• Competitive weekly pay and direct deposit so you get paid reliably and on time
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy inside and out
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required state licenses and certifications
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Supportive team environment with clinical leadership and peer mentorship
• Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and both of you benefit

Travel Perks: Explore Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles offers endless weekend options: soak up sun at nearby Venice Beach or Santa Monica Pier, hike iconic trails in Griffith Park and see the Hollywood Sign, explore world-class museums like The Getty Center and LACMA, enjoy diverse dining scenes across neighborhoods like Koreatown and Silver Lake, and take quick weekend escapes to Malibu or Catalina Island. Plenty of cultural events, farmers markets, and scenic drives to keep your downtime exciting.

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