Location: Wildwood, MO

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, 35 hours/week (exact start/end times and specific days to be confirmed)

Hours per Week: 35

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

• Implement components of patient care and carry out treatment plans designed by the PT
• Obtain, record, and analyze data related to treatments to support clinical decision-making
• Collaborate closely with the physical therapist to modify care plans as patient needs change
• Assist patients across the lifespan—from newborns to end-of-life care—with hands-on therapy
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families about mobility and home safety
• Document interventions promptly and accurately to maintain continuity of care
• Maintain a safe therapy environment and ensure equipment is clean and functional
• Communicate effectively with nursing and interdisciplinary teams to promote holistic care

Qualifications

• Active PTA license (Missouri required; compact licenses accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience (LTC or SNF experience required/preferred)
• BLS (AHA) certification active at time of start
• Certifications must be through AHA and active when assignment begins
• Profile-ready resume and skills checklist within the past year
• 0-1 reference available at time of submission per profile requirements

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong hands-on patient care and treatment implementation skills
• Proficient in data collection and documenting treatment outcomes
• Experience working in long-term care or skilled nursing environments
• Ability to collaborate with PTs and interdisciplinary teams
• Good clinical reasoning for modifying care plans when needed
• Competence in safe transfers, gait training, and mobility assistance
• Clear communication and patient/family education skills
• Time management and the ability to handle an active caseload

Benefits

• Supportive travel assignment with a team that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and support for compact license holders
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development encouragement and opportunities to sharpen your clinical skills
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great clinicians on board
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work
• Simple, casual-professional dress code — scrubs are totally fine
• A welcoming workplace culture focused on resident-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Wildwood, MO

Explore the scenic outdoor offerings near Wildwood: hike the trails at Rockwoods Reservation and Babler State Park, enjoy lakeside walks at Creve Coeur Lake Park, and spend a weekend discovering wineries in nearby Augusta. For city outings, St. Louis is a short drive away with iconic attractions like the Gateway Arch, museums, and lively dining scenes. Plenty of options for nature lovers and city explorers alike during your downtime.

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