Physical Therapist Assistant - Long-Term Care

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Long-Term Care – UHC Staffing

Physical Therapist Assistant - Long-Term Care

Location: Ada, Oklahoma

Start Date: 09-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour days, flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM; no weekends, no call

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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 evidence-based rehabilitative treatment to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist
• Administer therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, ambulation training, and modalities as part of each patient's rehabilitation plan
• Assess patient progress and collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments in the clinical record
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and home care strategies
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system accurately and promptly
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and facility trainings as required
• Support and supervise students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist while adhering to APTA and state practice acts

Qualifications

• Active PTA license in Oklahoma required
• 1+ years of Physical Therapist Assistant experience required
• Long-term care or rehabilitation experience required
• New graduates welcome if Level II fieldwork experience is completed
• Current skills checklist within 1 year required
• Professional references available at time of submission

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong patient assessment and clinical reasoning skills
• Proficient in therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and modalities
• Excellent documentation and electronic medical record skills
• Effective patient education and communication abilities
• Knowledge of long-term care and rehabilitation practices
• Ability to collaborate with physical therapists and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle in
• Travel reimbursement for your assignment
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid Time Off to recharge and explore
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Ada, Oklahoma

Located in Ada, OK, you can explore East Central Oklahoma's charm with local parks and trails, visit the Chickasaw Cultural Center, and take weekend trips to the Arbuckle Mountains or Lake Texoma. Enjoy a friendly community while making a difference in long-term care.

Apply Now

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

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