Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 09-24-2026

End Date: 12-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41.30 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 hands-on occupational therapy interventions under the guidance of a supervising OT
• Help patients rebuild strength and confidence as they work toward functional independence
• Document patient progress accurately and on time so care stays seamless
• Educate patients and their families on techniques and strategies for daily living
• Keep the supervising OT informed with clear, timely updates on patient status
• Champion safety, infection control, and compliance protocols in every interaction
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to create the best possible outcomes

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active state COTA license, or the ability to obtain one
• A team player with strong patient care instincts
• Comfortable working under the supervision of a licensed OT
• New grads and experienced COTAs are both welcome to apply
• A genuine passion for helping patients regain their independence

Education

• Bill Rates:
• Rate | Type | Value | Agency Rate | Tier 2 | Tier 3
• Regular Bill Rate | Base | Base | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00
• >40 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00
• Holiday Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $59.00 | $59.00 | $59.00
• Drive Time Bill Rate | Base | Base | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00

Knowledge & Skills

• Occupational therapy principles and intervention techniques
• Patient care and functional independence training
• Accurate and timely patient progress documentation
• Patient and family education strategies
• Clear communication with supervising therapists and care teams
• Teamwork and a collaborative spirit
• Knowledge of safety, infection control, and compliance standards

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend so you can settle in comfortably
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage to keep you covered
• 401K retirement savings plan for your future
• Guaranteed hours each week so your paycheck stays predictable
• Travel reimbursement to help you get to your assignment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
• Referral bonus program because great people know great people
• A supportive rehab team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Seattle is a traveler favorite for good reason. Spend your mornings at Pike Place Market, sip coffee at the original Starbucks, and take in skyline views from the Space Needle. On your days off, wander through Chihuly Garden and Glass, catch a Mariners or Seahawks game, or hop a ferry to Bainbridge Island. Outdoor lovers can hike Mount Si, kayak Lake Union, or chase waterfalls at Snoqualmie. With mountains, water, and incredible food all around, your 13 weeks here will fly by.

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