Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Start Date: 10-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts with flexible start times based on unit needs; weekend rotation approximately 3 per quarter; no on-call required

Candidate Pay Rate: $39.20 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

• Deliver compassionate occupational therapy interventions under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Support patients in both inpatient rehabilitation and acute care settings
• Manage a rehabilitation caseload averaging 12 patients
• Provide co-treatment sessions with Physical Therapist Assistants in acute care
• Collaborate with OTRs, PTAs, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes
• Document patient progress, adjust care plans, and celebrate every milestone
• Educate patients and families on recovery strategies and adaptive techniques

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) license
• Current NBCOT certification
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• New grads are welcome and encouraged to apply
• Recent traveler experience is preferred but not required
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A passion for helping patients regain independence

Education

• Candidates' Permanent Address (Facility will consider local candidates at a reduced rate)

Knowledge & Skills

• Occupational therapy principles and interventions
• Inpatient rehabilitation and acute care experience
• Co-treatment collaboration with PTAs
• Patient assessment and progress documentation
• Patient and family education
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced rehab environment
• Knowledge of Oklahoma state licensure requirements

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan for your future
• Life Insurance and peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge and explore
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance
• Referral bonus program because great people know great people
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, Oklahoma

Explore the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge, hike Mount Scott, and spot bison and longhorns. Wander through the charming shops and eateries of Medicine Park, relax by Lake Lawtonka, or dive into history at Fort Sill and the Comanche National Museum. Weekend trips to Oklahoma City offer big-city dining, arts, and entertainment just a short drive away.

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