Job description
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Location: Wichita, Kansas
Start Date: 06-16-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and treatments for a diverse acute care patient population
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement patient-centered care plans
- Manage a daily caseload of 8-10 patients while maintaining high accountability and independence
- Adapt treatment approaches to meet the complex needs of trauma and comprehensive stroke patients
- Document patient progress accurately in Meditech EMR
- Serve as a key resource for patients and families navigating the acute care recovery journey
Qualifications
- Minimum 6 months of acute care hospital occupational therapy experience
- Active Kansas OT licensure (required)
- Current BLS certification (required)
- Trauma experience preferred
- Comprehensive stroke experience preferred
- At least 2 years of relevant OT experience valued
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in OT evaluations and treatments
- Proficient with Meditech EMR
- Strong independent clinical decision-making
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Flexibility in a fast-paced acute care environment
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid time off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Wichita, Kansas
While on assignment in Wichita, explore the Sedgwick County Zoo, stroll through Botanica Wichita, check out the historic Old Town district, or visit the Kansas Aviation Museum. Enjoy the local barbecue scene and vibrant arts community in your downtime.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist - Acute Care? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.