Location: Asheville, North Carolina

Start Date: 08-10-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in an inpatient rehab setting
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and independence
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including PTs, SLPs, nurses, and physicians
• Educate patients and families on adaptive techniques and home safety
• Document progress accurately in Meditech and RehabConnect EMR systems
• Utilize specialized equipment such as e-stim, ultrasound, and splinting to enhance recovery
• Participate in team conferences and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Occupational Therapy license in North Carolina (or compact eligible)
• Minimum 2 years of inpatient rehab experience preferred
• Proficiency in safe patient handling and skin integrity management
• Experience with autonomic dysreflexia, bowel/bladder programs, and pressure ulcer prevention
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for team collaboration
• Must be comfortable working with diverse patient populations including TBI, stroke, ortho, SCI

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on skills in therapeutic interventions and adaptive equipment
• Knowledge of wheelchairs, prosthetics, orthotics, and DME recommendations
• Time management and critical thinking abilities in a fast-paced rehab environment
• Familiarity with EMR documentation and compliance

Benefits

• Generous weekly pay package with non-taxable stipends
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage from day one
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Housing stipend or company-provided housing options
• Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance
• Referral bonus program - earn extra cash for bringing friends
• 24/7 support from your dedicated recruiter
• Flexible schedules and guaranteed hours

Travel Perks: Explore Asheville, North Carolina

Explore the vibrant art scene and craft breweries of Asheville, hike the Blue Ridge Parkway trails, visit the Biltmore Estate, or enjoy live music downtown. This mountain town offers endless outdoor adventures from whitewater rafting to scenic drives, plus a welcoming community perfect for your travel assignment.

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