Location: Grand Junction, CO

Start Date: 02-26-2026

End Date: 05-28-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Day)

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Conduct thorough patient evaluations, Start of Care (SOC) visits, reassessments, recertifications, and discharge visits
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care that drive functional goals and independence
• Deliver skilled interventions including ADL/IADL training, upper-extremity strengthening, fine motor work, adaptive equipment training, and energy conservation
• Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and caregivers on home programs, adaptive techniques, and fall-prevention strategies
• Document all clinical care accurately and promptly in Homecare Homebase (HCHB) to meet Medicare and agency standards
• Communicate patient progress, safety concerns, and changes in condition to the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate with RNs, PTs, STs, OTAs (when applicable), and leadership to ensure coordinated, high-quality home care
• Provide clinical oversight of OTAs when assigned and permitted under Colorado law and agency policy

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Colorado Occupational Therapist license (required)
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for in-home visits
• Ability to practice independently in a home-based clinical setting
• Proficiency with, or willingness to learn, Homecare Homebase (HCHB) for documentation
• Comfort working with geriatric and medically complex populations (preferred)
• Familiarity with Medicare home health regulations and documentation (preferred)
• Experience supervising OTAs when applicable (preferred)

Education

• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (OT degree)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL and IADL assessments and training
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment selection and training
• Strong clinical documentation skills and familiarity with Medicare Conditions of Participation
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to assess home safety and implement fall-prevention strategies
• Time management and independent clinical decision-making in community-based settings

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your contract easy and comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you maintain and expand your credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge after meaningful work
• Referral bonus program — tell a colleague, get rewarded
• Robust clinical support and one-on-one mentorship from an experienced interdisciplinary team
• Flexible scheduling support and responsive administrative coordination
• A mission-driven workplace that values your clinical judgment and patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Grand Junction, CO

Grand Junction is an outdoor lover’s dream: explore the dramatic canyons and scenic drives of Colorado National Monument, discover orchard country and award-winning wineries in nearby Palisade, hit dozens of local hiking and mountain biking trails (including Grand Mesa and area singletrack), kayak or float sections of the Colorado River, browse a charming downtown with local restaurants and markets, and take quick day trips to nearby national parks such as Black Canyon of the Gunnison for stunning views.

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