Location: Waldorf, MD

Start Date: 2025-11-10T00:00:00.000Z

End Date: 2026-02-07T00:00:00.000Z

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts

Hours per Week: 40 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: Competitive pay rate (contact recruiter for details)

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 compassionate, skilled physical therapy interventions under the supervising PT
• Assist patients with therapeutic exercises, modalities, and functional mobility training
• Document patient care accurately and timely in the electronic health record
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes to the treating PT to optimize outcomes
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, safety, and adaptive strategies
• Collaborate with the rehab team to create meaningful, patient-centered care plans
• Maintain equipment and treatment areas to ensure a safe, efficient clinic

Qualifications

• Current, active PTA license in Maryland (required)
• Completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification (required or obtain upon hire)
• Comfortable working in an outpatient clinic setting with a variety of patient ages and diagnoses
• Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
• Background check and any facility-specific immunizations or screenings as required

Education

• Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program (or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in therapeutic exercise progression and gait training
• Familiarity with common outpatient modalities and assistive devices
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
• Ability to motivate patients and tailor interventions to individual goals
• Time management and multitasking skills to manage a full caseload

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to keep you motivated
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help secure your future
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge and stay inspired
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to ease the paperwork
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• Supportive team environment that values your voice and growth
• Access to professional development and continuing education

Travel Perks: Explore Waldorf, MD

This is a contract role in Waldorf, MD — a great home base for exploring southern Maryland and the D.C. area. Spend weekends strolling the waterfront at National Harbor, visiting museums and monuments in Washington, D.C., or enjoying seafood and scenic views along the Chesapeake Bay. Local parks and trails offer easy outdoor time, and nearby historic towns like Annapolis and Old Town Alexandria are perfect for day trips. Plenty of local restaurants, wineries, and community events mean there’s always something fun to do after your shift.

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