Location: Lanham, MD

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-13-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day shift

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

• Assist licensed physical therapists in delivering individualized treatment plans that help patients regain function
• Provide therapeutic exercises, gait training, and mobility assistance with safety and compassion
• Monitor and document patient progress clearly and accurately in the electronic record
• Educate patients and families on home exercises, safety techniques, and adaptive equipment
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, person-centered care
• Prepare treatment areas, maintain equipment, and follow infection-control standards
• Adapt treatment approaches to meet each patient’s goals and make measurable progress
• Participate in team meetings and contribute observations that improve patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current PTA license in Maryland or eligibility to obtain Maryland licensure
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (see Education)
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; compassionate approach to patient care
• Reliable, professional, and able to work the specified weekday schedule
• Up-to-date immunizations and ability to meet facility onboarding requirements

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program; completion of required clinicals

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in therapeutic exercise, gait training, transfers, and functional mobility training
• Comfortable using common modalities and assistive devices safely
• Proficient documentation skills and experience with electronic medical records
• Strong clinical observation, patient assessment, and progress-tracking abilities
• Excellent teamwork, time management, and patient-education skills
• Ability to adapt treatments to diverse patient needs and communicate clearly with families

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your short-term stay comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less headache
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support for relocation logistics
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your voice and growth
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians on board

Travel Perks: Explore Lanham, MD

This 13-week travel assignment places you near some great Maryland and DC-area highlights. Explore the waterfront dining, shops and the Capital Wheel at National Harbor, catch a show or try your luck at MGM National Harbor, or take a short drive into Washington, DC to visit Smithsonian museums, the National Mall and iconic monuments. Outdoor options include Greenbelt Park, Patuxent Research Refuge trails, and nearby Chesapeake Bay spots for seafood and sailing. Weekend day trips to Annapolis, Old Town Alexandria, or Baltimore’s Inner Harbor are all within easy reach—so there’s plenty to do when you’re off the clock.

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