Location: Haverhill, MA

Start Date: 11-05-2026

End Date: 02-04-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour shifts, 35 hours/week (day coverage; exact start/end times determined by facility schedule)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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

• Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders to determine needs and goals
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care that follow regulatory and clinical practice standards
• Use standardized assessments and evidence-based practice to guide interventions and measure progress
• Provide rehabilitative and medically necessary skilled treatments, including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercises
• Administer modalities and recommend/obtain supportive and assistive devices (DME) as needed
• Assess patient progress, document outcomes, and modify services based on evaluation results
• Prepare comprehensive discharge summaries and communicate plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members
• Accurately document treatment minutes and maintain patient records in the electronic documentation system
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, rehabilitation meetings, and required trainings
• Supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and students when applicable

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license required (Massachusetts state licensure)
• Minimum 1 year of OT clinical experience (required)
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or rehabilitation settings (required)
• Familiarity with NBCOT/AOTA standards and adherence to state practice acts and ethical codes
• Proven ability to perform standardized assessments and develop effective plans of care
• Comfortable supervising OT assistants and working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient evaluation and plan of care development
• Proficient with standardized assessments and evidence-based practice
• Experience with ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, and therapeutic exercises
• Knowledge of modalities and supportive/assistive device (DME) procurement
• Strong documentation skills in electronic documentation systems and accurate treatment minute recording
• Ability to counsel and educate patients, families, and caregivers
• Good communication and collaboration with supervisors and health team members
• Ability to prepare discharge summaries and participate in utilization and rehabilitation reviews

Benefits

• Supportive, team-first workplace that values your clinical judgment and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your Massachusetts OT license current
• Opportunities for professional development, in-services, and continuing education
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Comprehensive onboarding and mentorship, especially for those new to LTC/rehab
• Access to electronic documentation systems and administrative support to reduce paperwork
• A chance to make meaningful impact—help patients regain independence every day
• Recognition programs and a collaborative culture that celebrates wins

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