PTA (Physical Therapy Asst)
Location: Sacramento, CA
Start Date: 03-17-2026
End Date: 06-16-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Days, 8-hour shifts, Every Other Week (EOW) schedule; day shift (exact start/end times to be confirmed by employer)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $51.80 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 and evaluate patients' functional status, mobility, gait, ROM, and therapeutic needs
- Develop and implement individualized physical therapy treatment plans under physician orders
- Evaluate the home environment and recommend safe, effective interventions
- Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in therapeutic techniques and use of adaptive equipment
- Initiate PT programs and train other personnel or family members on treatment goals and procedures
- Supervise Home Health Aides and coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
- Prepare and submit clinical and progress documentation, including OASIS-compliant records
- Participate in case conferences, peer consultation, and ongoing competency assessments
- Report patient progress and changes in condition to the supervising physician in a timely manner
- Provide inservice education and consultation to home health staff as needed
Qualifications
- Current California Physical Therapy Assistant license required
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- Active NPI number required
- Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance required for home visits
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting; home health or community experience preferred
- Experience with OASIS assessments and home health documentation required
- Good oral and written communication skills and strong organizational ability
- Supervisory experience with home health aides is a plus
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficient in patient assessment, mobility and gait evaluation, and ROM testing
- Skilled in therapeutic and rehabilitative treatment planning and initiation
- Experience with OASIS documentation and home health regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with EMR systems; HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) experience preferred
- Ability to instruct caregivers and provide clear patient/family education
- Competence in clinical progress documentation and reporting to physicians
- Comfort with home environment evaluations and adaptive equipment/prosthetic device training
- Strong organizational skills and ability to participate in case conferences and staff competency activities
Benefits
- Work-life balance with a predictable 8-hour day schedule and guaranteed 40 hours/week
- Supportive home health team that values your skills and growth
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials where applicable
- Paid time for required orientation and competency training
- Opportunities for professional development and inservice education
- Travel reimbursement for work-related mileage per agency policy
- Convenient case-based autonomy — make real impact in patients' homes
- Friendly onboarding and a point of contact to help you through the process
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a PTA (Physical Therapy Asst)? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 540-369-6925 today.
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