Location: Petaluma, CA

Start Date: 10-28-2025

End Date: 01-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 40 hours per week; specific start/end times and exact days to be confirmed (schedule to be determined)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Treat patients per the Physical Therapist’s plan of care, delivering hands-on therapeutic interventions
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in compliance with PT Board requirements
• Assist with maintenance and cleanliness of the treatment area and department equipment
• Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences to coordinate goals and progress
• Provide caregiver and family training to support patient discharge plans
• Support nursing staff by training Restorative Aides and participating in in-service education
• Communicate patient progress, problems, and plans clearly with supervisors and interdisciplinary team members
• Promptly report any equipment issues to ensure safe, effective treatment delivery

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in good standing (must hold or obtain California PTA license)
• Proficient with electronic documentation systems—experience with Casamba and PointClickCare is a plus
• Able to meet continuing education requirements as required by state board
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams
• Comfortable providing direct patient care in a skilled nursing/rehabilitation setting

Education

• Associate degree or diploma in Physical Therapist Assistant or equivalent
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient care and therapeutic treatment per physician/therapist plan
• Accurate documentation: treatment notes, progress notes, and PT Board compliance
• Rehabilitation principles and restorative care techniques
• Caregiver training and staff in-service instruction
• Basic equipment maintenance and safe handling
• Computer skills for inputting data into Casamba and PointClickCare
• Professional, positive rapport-building with patients/residents and colleagues

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your PTA license current
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Travel reimbursement and relocation support for contract staff
• Comprehensive onboarding and continuing education opportunities
• Access to modern documentation tools like Casamba and PointClickCare
• Opportunity to make meaningful impact in resident rehabilitation
• A friendly facility culture with collaborative interdisciplinary teams

Travel Perks: Explore Petaluma, CA

Petaluma sits in the heart of Sonoma County—think charming historic downtown, weekly farmers markets, riverside strolls along the Petaluma River, and vibrant local dining. You're minutes from world-class wineries, scenic coastal drives to Bodega Bay and the Sonoma Coast, excellent hiking and biking in nearby open space preserves, and easy weekend trips to San Francisco (~1 hour) for museums and city life. Perfect for anyone who loves small-town charm with big outdoor adventures close by.

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