Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $49 per hour in Santa Maria, CA
AlliedTravelCareers
santa maria, CA
Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health – UHC Staffing Physical Therapy Assistant - Home Health
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Start Date: 02-09-2026
End Date: 05-11-2026
Contract Type: Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day); every 3rd weekend required; minor holidays as needed (flexible schedule)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $49 per hour
About United Health Care StaffingAt 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 physical therapy services to home health patients, focusing on mobility, functional independence, and safety
- Complete OASIS documentation accurately and promptly to meet regulatory requirements
- Use Cerner EMR for charting, care coordination, and communication with the interdisciplinary team
- Assess patient status, design and implement treatment plans, and progress interventions based on functional goals
- Collaborate with PT, OT, and Speech colleagues — and supervise rehab aides/OTAs when appropriate
- Cover an assigned geographical region, managing travel between patient homes efficiently
- Participate in orientation and continuing learning to ensure consistent, high-quality patient care
- Current PTA license/certification as required by state regulations
- BLS certification (required)
- Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (job listing indicates 2 years); at least 1 year experience working with PT/OT/SLP populations
- Experience with OASIS documentation (required)
- Familiarity with Cerner or similar EMR systems for clinical charting
- Home health experience preferred but not required
- Ability to work professionally in business attire with white lab coat and adhere to uniform policy
- Willingness to work every 3rd weekend and cover minor holidays as needed
- Proficient in OASIS documentation and compliance requirements
- Charting and care coordination using Cerner EMR
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning for ortho, neurological (stroke), spinal and joint rehab
- Patient safety, mobility training, fall risk assessment, and home environment adaptation
- Strong communication and teamwork across PT, OT, and Speech disciplines
- Time management and regional scheduling for efficient patient visits
- Supervision and delegation skills when working with aides or OTAs
- A predictable mostly M-F day schedule to help you recharge on evenings
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values collaboration and your expertise
- Opportunities for hands-on home health experience and clinical growth
- Professional development support and licensure assistance guidance
- Work-life friendly policies with flexible shift coverage and planned orientation
- A respectful workplace with a clear uniform policy and professional standards
- Meaningful patient impact — do rewarding work helping people recover at home
- Help navigating onboarding and charting tools like Cerner so you hit the ground running
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