Location: Los Angeles, CA

Start Date: 04-27-2026

End Date: 07-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday-Saturday, 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

• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions and assist licensed PTs in implementing treatment plans
• Deliver hands-on care and progress patients toward meaningful mobility and functional goals
• Document patient evaluations, treatments, and progress notes clearly and timely
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and the rehab team to coordinate safe, patient-centered care
• Educate patients and families on home programs, safety techniques, and discharge planning
• Monitor patient responses and report changes in status to the supervising physical therapist
• Maintain equipment and a safe treatment area while adhering to facility policies and infection control

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license or license eligible for California
• Graduation from an accredited PTA program or equivalent clinical training
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required or must obtain upon hire
• Comfortable working with adult and geriatric populations in a post-acute/rehab setting
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Reliable, professional, and patient-centered approach to care

Education

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program or completion of an accredited PTA curriculum

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in gait training, therapeutic exercise, transfers, and therapeutic modalities
• Proficient in electronic documentation and charting best practices
• Knowledge of safety precautions, fall prevention, and mobility aids
• Ability to prioritize caseloads and manage time effectively
• Strong patient education and motivational skills to encourage participation
• Familiarity with Medicaid/Medicare basics and rehab documentation expectations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while helping others
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to support your future
• Life Insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and logistical support so you can focus on patients
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your input and growth
• Access to continuing education resources and professional development
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great clinicians aboard

Travel Perks: Explore Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles is a vibrant playground between ocean and mountains. Spend days off at Santa Monica Pier or Venice Beach, hike to Griffith Observatory for iconic skyline views, or explore world-class museums like The Getty Center and LACMA. Savor diverse dining in Koreatown, Downtown, or Little Tokyo, catch live music or a theater show, and take weekend escapes to Malibu beaches, Joshua Tree, or nearby San Diego. Plenty of outdoor trails, farmer's markets, and cultural spots keep your free time exciting.

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