Physical Therapist Assistant - Days
Location: Clancy, MT
Start Date: 03-16-2026
End Date: 06-15-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, Day shift (36 hours/week guaranteed; exact daily start/end times not specified)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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 interventions under the direction of the supervising PT to help patients regain mobility and independence
- Deliver therapeutic exercises, gait training, transfers, and functional activities tailored to each patient’s goals
- Use clinical judgment to progress treatment plans and document outcomes clearly and professionally
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support timely patient discharges
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and activity modifications
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and participate in quality improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (Associate degree or equivalent)
- Current, unrestricted Montana PTA license or eligibility to obtain Montana licensure prior to start
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required
- Comfortable working Monday through Friday and providing compassionate, patient-centered care
- Previous outpatient or acute care PTA experience preferred but new grads with strong clinical readiness are welcome
- Able to start quickly for a 13-week contract (Start: 2026-03-16 — End: 2026-06-15)
Education
- Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program
- BLS/CPR certification
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in therapeutic exercise prescription, manual techniques, and gait/transfers
- Familiarity with modalities and assistive devices
- Strong documentation skills and comfort with electronic medical records
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment and collaborate with a care team
- Good clinical reasoning to progress and modify plans of care safely
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy and stress-free
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork doesn’t slow you down
- Paid time off to recharge after making a real difference every day
- A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates clinical wins (big and small)
- Access to continuing education and professional development to grow your career
- Life insurance and basic benefits to give you peace of mind
- A friendly local recruiter who actually responds and helps you every step of the way
Travel Perks: Explore Clancy, MT
Clancy sits near the Helena area, so you’ll have easy access to charming small-town Montana life with big outdoor perks. Explore Mount Helena trails for scenic hikes, visit the Montana State Capitol and local museums in nearby Helena, or take a short drive to Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park for impressive caves and picnic spots. On weekends, enjoy fishing and floating on nearby rivers, scenic drives through the Helena National Forest, and seasonal skiing or snowplay at local ski areas. Plenty of coffee shops, local eateries, and wide-open trails mean your time off will be as restorative as your work is rewarding.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant - Days? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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