Location: Santa Maria, CA

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); every 3rd weekend required; minor holidays as needed (flexible schedule)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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 services to home health patients, focusing on mobility, functional independence, and safety
• Complete OASIS documentation accurately and promptly to meet regulatory requirements
• Use Cerner EMR for charting, care coordination, and communication with the interdisciplinary team
• Assess patient status, design and implement treatment plans, and progress interventions based on functional goals
• Collaborate with PT, OT, and Speech colleagues — and supervise rehab aides/OTAs when appropriate
• Cover an assigned geographical region, managing travel between patient homes efficiently
• Participate in orientation and continuing learning to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care

Qualifications

• Current PTA license/certification as required by state regulations
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (job listing indicates 2 years); at least 1 year experience working with PT/OT/SLP populations
• Experience with OASIS documentation (required)
• Familiarity with Cerner or similar EMR systems for clinical charting
• Home health experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work professionally in business attire with white lab coat and adhere to uniform policy
• Willingness to work every 3rd weekend and cover minor holidays as needed

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in OASIS documentation and compliance requirements
• Charting and care coordination using Cerner EMR
• Clinical assessment and treatment planning for ortho, neurological (stroke), spinal and joint rehab
• Patient safety, mobility training, fall risk assessment, and home environment adaptation
• Strong communication and teamwork across PT, OT, and Speech disciplines
• Time management and regional scheduling for efficient patient visits
• Supervision and delegation skills when working with aides or OTAs

Benefits

• A predictable mostly M-F day schedule to help you recharge on evenings
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and your expertise
• Opportunities for hands-on home health experience and clinical growth
• Professional development support and licensure assistance guidance
• Work-life friendly policies with flexible shift coverage and planned orientation
• A respectful workplace with a clear uniform policy and professional standards
• Meaningful patient impact — do rewarding work helping people recover at home
• Help navigating onboarding and charting tools like Cerner so you hit the ground running

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