Location: Sac City, Iowa

Start Date: 09-25-2026

End Date: 12-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $38.50 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

• Bring the OT plan of care to life through hands-on therapy interventions
• Help patients rebuild strength, confidence, and everyday independence
• Document patient progress accurately and on time so the whole team stays in sync
• Guide patients and their families through education and encouragement
• Keep the supervising OT informed on patient status and wins along the way
• Champion safety, infection control, and compliance in every interaction

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active state COTA license, or the ability to obtain one
• A genuine passion for patient care and helping people thrive
• Strong teamwork skills and a collaborative spirit
• Comfortable working under the supervision of a licensed OT

Education

• Bill Rates:
• Rate | Type | Value | Agency Rate | Tier 2 | Tier 3
• Regular Bill Rate | Base | Base | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00
• >40 Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00
• Holiday Bill Rate | Multiplier | 1.0x Regular Bill Rate | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00
• Drive Time Bill Rate | Base | Base | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00

Knowledge & Skills

• Occupational therapy interventions and therapeutic techniques
• Patient care and functional independence training
• Clear, timely patient documentation
• Patient and family education
• Teamwork and open communication
• Attention to safety and infection control protocols

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to keep you comfortable
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage options
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Weekly pay you can count on
• Travel reimbursement to get you there
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement support
• Referral bonus program, bring a friend along
• A supportive team that truly values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Sac City, Iowa

Sac City is a charming small town with plenty of hometown pride, including a visit-worthy claim to fame as the home of the world's largest popcorn ball. Spend sunny afternoons at Black Hawk Lake or Storm Lake, both an easy drive away, and enjoy boating, fishing, and lakeside trails. Catch a show at the historic Sac City theater, stroll the town square, and grab a bite at local diners. Weekend road trips to Des Moines, Omaha, and the Loess Hills are well within reach, so your days off can be as relaxing or adventurous as you like.

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