Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $45 to $50 per hour in Oakland, CA

Location: Oakland, California

Start Date: 02-06-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $45 - $50 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.

• Provide thoughtful therapeutic interventions to skilled nursing residents and help them regain function
• Assist in developing and implementing individualized treatment plans under a supervising PT
• Perform functional assessments, gait training, therapeutic exercise and modalities as appropriate
• Document patient progress clearly and on time to support continuity of care
• Collaborate with nurses, social workers and family members to ensure a patient-centered plan
• Support safe transfers, mobility and fall-prevention strategies for residents
• Educate residents and caregivers on home programs and adaptive strategies
• Maintain equipment and ensure a clean, safe treatment environment

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in California or eligible for state licensure
• Graduate of an accredited PTA program (associate degree or equivalent)
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Experience in skilled nursing or geriatric care preferred
• Ability to pass background checks and required health screenings
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented mindset

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Skilled in therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance and mobility interventions
• Knowledge of documentation standards in long-term and skilled nursing settings
• Ability to adapt treatment plans for complex, medically-fragile residents
• Familiarity with assistive devices and safe transfer techniques
• Good clinical judgement, time management, and patient education skills
• Comfort collaborating with interdisciplinary teams

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance and professional support to keep your credentials current
• Continuing education and CEU support for career growth
• Flexible scheduling conversations to help balance life and work
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical input

Oakland is a vibrant and eclectic home base for your travel contract. Explore scenic Lake Merritt and its lakeside paths, stroll the shops and waterfront restaurants at Jack London Square, and dive into local culture at the Oakland Museum. Nature lovers will appreciate Redwood Regional Park and nearby Tilden Park for hiking and picnics. Foodies will enjoy the Temescal and Rockridge neighborhoods’ diverse dining and coffee scenes. Plus, San Francisco and Berkeley are short trips away for weekend adventures — bridges, museums, theaters and coastal views all within easy reach.

Ready to start your next adventure as a Physical Therapist Assistant? Let's get you moving forward!

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