Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health
Location: Mount Angel, OR
Start Date: 02-16-2026
End Date: 05-18-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift, 5x8). No 4x10s or 3x12s. No weekend requirement.
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 compassionate, high-quality physical therapy assistance to adults and geriatric patients in their homes
- Deliver targeted orthopedic and geriatric interventions using evidence-based therapeutic techniques
- Document visits accurately and promptly in EPIC (remote), Rover (mobile), and OASIS to support continuity of care
- Manage an efficient caseload — you may visit up to 6 patients per day while working toward the 30 productivity points standard
- Coordinate care with nurses, therapists, and the interdisciplinary team, using interpretation services when needed
- Plan safe travel routes and use your own transportation responsibly to ensure timely visits
- Adhere to facility policies including infection control and required vaccinations
Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of skilled home health experience required
- Current BCLS/BLS certification required
- Active PTA license preferred; pending licenses accepted (confirm requirements with manager)
- Comfortable and experienced with EPIC, OASIS documentation, and Rover mobile charting
- Reliable personal transportation required
- Experience or interest in geriatric and orthopedic patient populations
- Willingness to meet facility vaccine requirements (primary COVID series plus one booster)
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient documentation skills (EPIC, OASIS, Rover)
- Strong clinical skills in home health therapeutic interventions
- Excellent time management and route-planning abilities
- Clear communication and teamwork with interdisciplinary staff
- Comfort using a laptop and mobile app for charting and communication
- Ability to adapt to varied home environments and patient needs
Benefits
- Free parking provided
- Mileage reimbursement at IRS standard rates for travel between patient homes
- Work laptop and work cell provided for documentation and communication
- 16 hours of orientation to get you comfortable with the team and systems
- Thoughtful client grouping to minimize drive and windshield time
- Locals and first-time home health clinicians are welcomed and considered
- Pending license accepted — we’ll consider candidates getting licensed
- Interdisciplinary support with interpretation services available
Travel Perks: Explore Mount Angel, OR
Mount Angel and the surrounding Willamette Valley offer charming small-town experiences and great outdoor options. Explore local farmers markets and downtown shops in Mount Angel and nearby Salem, enjoy scenic hikes and waterfalls at Silver Falls State Park, and discover Willamette Valley wine country for weekend tasting trips. Corvallis and Albany are close by for additional dining, parks, and cultural spots, and the Oregon Coast or Cascade foothills make for easy weekend escapes. There’s plenty to do when you’re off shift.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Health? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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