Physical Therapist Assistant
Location: St. Louis, MO
Start Date: 02-02-2026
End Date: 05-04-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour days (exact start/end times vary), typically Monday-Friday, float to Aspen; 40-hour work week (GWW)
Hours per Week: 40
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
- Assist the Physical Therapist in delivering and modifying skilled treatment plans across the lifespan
- Implement therapeutic exercise and balance training to help patients regain independence
- Safely transfer and move patients from wheelchairs or walkers to the therapy area
- Educate patients and families on effective at-home techniques to extend progress beyond the clinic
- Use modalities and ACP equipment as appropriate to enhance rehabilitation outcomes
- Maintain organized documentation, scheduling, and clinic cleanliness to ensure seamless care
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to provide compassionate, individualized care
Qualifications
- Active PTA license (Missouri state license required; compact allowed)
- Minimum 1 year of PTA experience (Required)
- Experience in Long Term Care (LTC) or Rehab settings (Required)
- BLS certification (Required)
- Comfort working with orthopedic and neurological diagnoses
- Self-motivated, patient-centered mindset with strong communication skills
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient care and safe patient transfers
- Therapeutic exercise prescription and progression
- Balance training and mobility interventions
- Documentation and scheduling best practices
- Use of modalities and ACP equipment
- Effective patient and family education and communication
- Ability to work collaboratively with PTs and the interdisciplinary team
Benefits
- Supportive, high-energy therapy team that values your contributions and creativity
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
- BLS certification support and onboarding resources
- Comprehensive onboarding with a friendly, compassionate nursing team
- Paid time to recharge and a schedule that supports work-life balance
- Travel reimbursement and help navigating temporary housing options
- Opportunities to work with a wide variety of orthopedic and neurological cases to grow your skills
- A culture that encourages out-of-the-box thinking and patient-centered clinical programming
Travel Perks: Explore St. Louis, MO
Explore St. Louis during your contract: visit the iconic Gateway Arch and riverfront, stroll through Forest Park (home to the St. Louis Zoo and Art Museum), relax at the Missouri Botanical Garden, enjoy live music and eateries along the Delmar Loop, catch a Cardinals game at Busch Stadium, and sample famous St. Louis BBQ and toasted ravioli. Weekend road trips to nearby wineries and state parks make for easy escapes.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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