Location: Portland, OR

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $50 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 physical therapy assistant services in patients' homes, delivering compassionate, hands-on care
• Conduct OASIS assessments and document accurate clinical notes using EPIC (remote client) and Rover mobile charting
• Manage a focused caseload (may visit up to 6 patients per day) while maintaining productivity expectations
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the therapy team
• Educate patients and caregivers on safety, mobility, and home exercise programs to promote independence
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members and refer when appropriate to ensure high-quality continuity of care
• Maintain professional certifications and adhere to facility guidelines, including infection control and documentation standards

Qualifications

• Current PTA credential (state license) — pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience required
• BCLS certification required
• OASIS experience required; familiarity with EPIC and Rover strongly preferred
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within an occasional 60-mile radius per day
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in patient homes
• First-time travel/contract clinicians are welcome

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program or equivalent; state PTA credential required or pending

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in home health clinical assessments and interventions
• Experienced with OASIS assessments and documentation standards
• Comfortable using EPIC remote client and Rover mobile charting
• Time management and route-planning skills to efficiently manage multiple visits
• Patient education, safety assessment, and mobility training
• Ability to meet productivity expectations while delivering quality care

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and mileage reimbursed per IRS standard for travel days
• Free parking at client visits when available
• Flexible assignment for locals — locals within a 50-75 mile radius are welcome
• Pending license accepted so you can start while finalizing paperwork
• Clear expectations and predictable 5x8 schedule — no weekends required
• Opportunity to work with industry-standard systems like EPIC, Rover, and OASIS to grow your charting skills
• First-time travel clinicians encouraged — we welcome newcomers with supportive onboarding

Travel Perks: Explore Portland, OR

Portland is a playground for outdoors lovers and food enthusiasts alike. Explore Forest Park’s miles of trails, take a quick drive to the Columbia River Gorge for waterfalls and scenic hikes, or head to Mt. Hood for a day trip. In the city, enjoy Powell’s City of Books, the Portland Japanese Garden, a lively coffee and craft brewery scene, and eclectic neighborhoods with great restaurants and food carts. Coastal getaways like Cannon Beach are within reach for a weekend escape.

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