Travel Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA - in Mound , MO

Physical Therapy Assistant Location: Mound City, MO Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $41 per hour Shift Information: Days Start Date: 12/1/2026

Allied Travel Careers  is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in mound city, Missouri, 64470!

Physical Therapist Assistant – UHC Staffing Physical Therapist Assistant

Location: Mound City, MO

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM (8-hour day shift; start times are flexible within the facility window and should be coordinated with the Director of Rehab) Day

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 per hour

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.

• Deliver evidence-based rehabilitative and skilled treatment interventions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Administer manual therapy, ambulation training, therapeutic exercises and modalities to improve patient function
• Assess patient progress and promptly communicate treatment adjustments to your supervising Physical Therapist
• Document all clinically required information accurately in the electronic documentation system
• Record treatment minutes and ensure regulatory compliance in all patient records
• Provide patient, family and caregiver education and counseling to support recovery goals
• Participate actively in patient care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation meetings
• Support the supervising PT with discharge planning and recommendations
• Supervise and mentor students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist when applicable

• Active PTA license (Physical Therapist Assistant) — Missouri licensure required (Compact allowed)
• Minimum 1 year of PTA experience (required)
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation settings (required)
• Comfortable working under PT supervision and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to perform electronic documentation accurately and efficiently
• Strong communication skills for reporting patient progress and participating in meetings
• Adherence to APTA and state practice acts, professional code of conduct and ethics

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (typically an Associate degree) and attainment of PTA licensure

• Rehabilitation principles and skilled treatment interventions
• Patient assessment and progress reporting
• Electronic clinical documentation and accurate treatment-minute recording
• Manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise prescription
• Use of supportive and assistive devices during treatment
• Group therapy delivery and productivity management strategies
• Medicare A/B knowledge and utilization review familiarity
• Participation in rehab meetings and interdisciplinary communication
• Ability to support DME requests and device-specific documentation

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment stress-free
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you stay healthy while helping others
• 401K retirement savings plan with employer match to plan for tomorrow
• Life insurance and disability coverage for extra peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and support with onboarding logistics
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and be rewarded
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates patient wins together

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