Location: Butte, MT

Start Date: 12-24-2025

End Date: 03-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts (Days) — exact start/end times to be confirmed; guaranteed 36 hours per week (may be scheduled up to 40 hours)

Hours per Week: 36

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 high-quality therapeutic interventions under the direction of a licensed PT to help patients regain mobility and independence
• Assist with patient evaluations and implement individualized treatment plans with thoughtful, evidence-based techniques
• Monitor patient progress, adjust interventions as appropriate, and document outcomes accurately in the medical record
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and adaptive techniques to support long-term recovery
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain a safe, organized treatment area and ensure proper use and maintenance of therapy equipment
• Contribute to a positive patient experience by communicating compassionately and professionally

Qualifications

• Current Montana Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or eligibility to obtain state licensure
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate degree or equivalent)
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willing to obtain prior to start)
• Strong clinical communication and documentation skills; patient-centered approach
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced rehab environment and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team

Education

• Associate Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant or graduation from an accredited PTA program

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers and mobility techniques
• Knowledge of patient safety, body mechanics and fall prevention strategies
• Familiarity with clinical documentation and electronic health record systems
• Able to instruct and motivate patients and families with clear, positive communication
• Skilled at adapting treatment plans to meet changing patient needs and goals
• Basic understanding of common modalities and assistive devices used in outpatient/inpatient rehab

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make your assignment easy and comfortable
• Housing assistance options to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental and vision benefit options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to streamline state paperwork
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• A supportive team culture that values your clinical skills and growth
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Referral program so you can share the opportunity (and earn recognition) with colleagues

Travel Perks: Explore Butte, MT

Explore Butte’s rich mining history at the World Museum of Mining and the Berkeley Pit viewpoint, stroll historic downtown with its preserved architecture and local breweries, and visit Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site nearby. Outdoor lovers will enjoy hiking and trail access along the Continental Divide, great local fishing and hunting opportunities, and winter recreation at nearby ski areas. Short drives offer additional scenic day trips and small-town Montana charm.

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