Location: New London, NH

Start Date: 02-16-2026

End Date: 05-18-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

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

• Assess patients and develop individualized recovery plans that help them regain function and independence
• Provide hands-on physical therapy treatments in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Deliver specialized interventions including gait training, vestibular/balance therapy, post-surgical and post-concussion care
• Fabricate and fit splints and temporary orthotics to support rehabilitation goals
• Collaborate with occupational and speech therapy colleagues and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate holistic care
• Document care accurately and timely in EPIC to ensure continuity and quality
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety, and strategies to accelerate recovery
• Participate in quality improvement and patient-safety initiatives to enhance outcomes

Qualifications

• Active New Hampshire Physical Therapist Assistant/Aide license (Compact allowed) — required
• Minimum 2+ years PTA/Physical Therapist Aide experience in a rehab setting — required (new grads not considered)
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification — required
• Previous travel assignment experience — preferred
• Traveler must have reliable vehicle and provide traveler permanent address in profile
• One supervisory reference from within the past two years (signed) and up-to-date skills checklist — required

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program (associate degree or equivalent) — typical requirement

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid grounding in rehabilitation services across inpatient and outpatient care
• Expertise in gait training, orthopedics, and post-surgical rehabilitation
• Experience with splint and orthotic fabrication (temporary and permanent)
• Comfort providing vestibular and balance services and LSVT techniques for Parkinson's
• Skilled in patient assessment, functional capacity evaluation, and individualized care planning
• Proficiency documenting in EPIC EMR and following facility policies
• Strong communication and patient education abilities

Benefits

• Housing resources and support (housing flyer provided to help you settle in)
• Comprehensive health coverage options including medical, dental and vision
• Paid time off to recharge and be your best for patients
• Licensure support and assistance (New Hampshire license/compact recognized)
• Professional development and training opportunities — keep sharpening those skills
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your contributions
• Access to Epic EMR and modern clinical workflows
• Meaningful work with diverse caseloads — orthopedics, neuro, vestibular and more

Travel Perks: Explore New London, NH

Nestled in the Lake Sunapee region, New London offers lakes for boating and swimming, scenic hiking on Mt. Kearsarge and nearby Ragged Mountain, and year-round outdoor recreation including skiing at Mount Sunapee. Enjoy summer festivals, farmers markets and performances at the historic New London Barn Playhouse. You're also within about 30 miles of Concord and Hanover for weekend excursions, and you’ll benefit from local dining, shops, and a relaxed New England pace of life.

Hashtags

#PhysicalTherapistAssistantJobs #NewLondonNHJobs #RehabilitationJobs #TravelPTA #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #PTAJobs #EpicJobs #DartmouthHealthNetwork