Location: Alameda, CA

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-16-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 patient-centered therapeutic interventions under the direction of the PT to help patients regain mobility and independence
• Deliver hands-on treatments and assist with therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and use of assistive devices
• Document treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care and optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety techniques, and recovery expectations
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to infection control, documentation, and facility policies
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and communicate opportunities for better patient care

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in California or eligible to obtain state licensure
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification (or willingness to obtain quickly)
• Demonstrated PTA experience in inpatient, outpatient, or rehabilitation settings preferred
• Comfortable with hands-on patient care, transfers, and working within an interdisciplinary team
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records preferred

Education

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant (or equivalent accredited PTA program completion)

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of therapeutic exercise principles, mobility training, and assistive devices
• Skilled in patient assessment, progress documentation, and treatment planning
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Attention to detail and commitment to patient safety and quality care

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Life Insurance and support for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and keep your work-life balance
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you maintain credentials
• Generous continuing education support to grow your skills
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical insight
• Flexible scheduling where possible to fit your life
• Professional growth and training opportunities to advance your career

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