Location: Oregon, MO

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour days (day shift). Start time flexible between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM; exact schedule to be agreed with Director of Rehab (consistent schedule preferred).

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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 skilled rehabilitative treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, using evidence-based practice
• Deliver manual techniques, therapeutic exercises, ambulation training and modalities to improve patient function
• Safely fit and train patients on assistive and supportive devices to promote independence
• Assess patient progress, document changes, and communicate treatment adjustments to the supervising PT
• Accurately record treatment minutes and maintain complete electronic patient records per regulatory requirements
• Contribute to discharge summaries and report outcome effectiveness to the supervising PT
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation meetings to coordinate care
• Provide patient, family and caregiver education and counseling to support recovery goals
• Support DME coordination and obtain necessary supplies in collaboration with supervising PT
• Supervise and mentor PTA students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist

Qualifications

• Active PTA license (Physical Therapist Assistant) — Missouri state licensure required (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience — REQUIRED
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation settings — REQUIRED
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic health records
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, professional ethics and conduct
• Comfort supervising students and supporting clinical education

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and treatment planning with outcome-focused approach
• Skilled in manual techniques, therapeutic exercise and modalities
• Competent with ambulation training and use of assistive/supportive devices
• Knowledge of Medicare A/B considerations and productivity expectations
• Clear interdisciplinary communication and patient/family counseling skills
• Documentation excellence — accurate, timely, and regulatory-compliant
• Ability to participate in utilization review, rehab meetings and care conferences
• Productivity and time management for typical treatment schedules

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy and smiling
• Paid time off so you can recharge and come back refreshed
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Professional development and required trainings — we support your growth
• A dedicated device for documentation so charting is easier
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical voice
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students for leadership experience
• Work-life friendly scheduling with predictable M-F, 8-hour days

Travel Perks: Explore Oregon, MO

This is a travel assignment in Oregon, Missouri — enjoy small-town charm with scenic river views, local parks and outdoor spots for hiking, fishing and birdwatching. You’ll find friendly local diners, historic downtowns to explore, and easy weekend options to visit larger nearby cities for museums, shopping or a night out. It’s a great spot for those who love a quieter pace with plenty of nature and short road trips on the weekends.

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