Location: Bourne, MA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-02-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 licensed physical therapists in delivering individualized patient care plans and therapeutic exercises
• Provide hands-on treatment, gait training, transfers, and mobility support to maximize patient independence
• Document patient progress accurately and communicate updates to the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and safety strategies to support recovery
• Operate and maintain therapeutic equipment and ensure a safe treatment environment
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and caregivers to coordinate effective, patient-centered care

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in Massachusetts, or ability to obtain state licensure prior to start
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program required
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required or obtained upon hire
• Previous PTA experience in inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient, or skilled nursing preferred
• Strong communication skills, sound clinical judgment, and a passion for helping patients regain function

Education

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Completion of required clinicals and graduation from PTA program

Knowledge & Skills

• Therapeutic exercise techniques and mobility training
• Gait training, transfers, and safe patient handling
• Clinical documentation and familiarity with electronic medical records
• Basic knowledge of modalities commonly used in rehab settings
• Time management, teamwork, and patient-centered communication
• Infection control practices and equipment maintenance

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easier
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
• Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between rewarding shifts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to support your professional credentials
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and celebrate together
• A supportive, collaborative rehab team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Bourne, MA

You’ll be working on beautiful Cape Cod—Bourne sits right by the Cape Cod Canal. Enjoy scenic walks and bike rides along the canal, quick trips to Scusset Beach State Reservation for ocean views, and fresh local seafood in nearby villages. Historic Sandwich is minutes away with quaint shops and museums, and ferries to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are within easy reach for weekend getaways. Plenty of marinas, fishing, and outdoor recreation make this a great spot to explore when you’re off duty.

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