Location: Mound City, MO

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (8-hour day shift; start times are flexible within the facility window and should be coordinated with the Director of Rehab) Day

Hours per Week: 35

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

• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitative and skilled treatment interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Administer manual therapy, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve patient function
• Assess patient progress and promptly communicate treatment adjustments to your supervising Physical Therapist
• Document all clinically required information accurately in the electronic documentation system
• Record treatment minutes and ensure regulatory compliance in all patient records
• Provide patient, family and caregiver education and counseling to support recovery goals
• Participate actively in patient care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation meetings
• Support the supervising PT with discharge planning and recommendations
• Supervise and mentor students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist when applicable

Qualifications

• Active PTA license (Physical Therapist Assistant) — Missouri licensure required (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience (required)
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation settings (required)
• Comfortable working under PT supervision and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to perform electronic documentation accurately and efficiently
• Strong communication skills for reporting patient progress and participating in meetings
• Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, professional code of conduct and ethics

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (typically an Associate degree) and attainment of PTA licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Rehabilitation principles and skilled treatment interventions
• Patient assessment and progress reporting
• Electronic clinical documentation and accurate treatment-minute recording
• Manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise prescription
• Use of supportive and assistive devices during treatment
• Group therapy delivery and productivity management strategies
• Medicare A/B knowledge and utilization review familiarity
• Participation in rehab meetings and interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to support DME requests and device-specific documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you stay healthy while helping others
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and disability coverage for extra peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support with onboarding logistics
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates patient wins together

Travel Perks: Explore Mound City, MO

Mound City offers small-town charm and easy access to outdoor recreation. Explore nearby Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge for excellent birdwatching, hiking and scenic drives. Enjoy fishing and river access along local waterways, cozy local diners and community events. For weekend city escapes, St. Joseph and other larger hubs are a comfortable drive away for museums, dining and larger-city amenities — perfect for mixing country calm with city fun.

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