Location: Dallas, Texas

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, day shift (specific start/end times vary; no weekends; no on-call)

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 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

• Assess patients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs to create personalized care plans
• Develop and implement meaningful treatment plans that help patients regain independence
• Lead therapeutic activities that build real-world skills for daily living and working
• Recommend and train patients on assistive devices to improve safety and function
• Adapt home and facility environments to support patient independence and reduce risk
• Educate patients and families to empower ongoing recovery and well-being
• Document clinical progress accurately in the EMR (NetHealth) and communicate with the care team
• Collaborate with leadership and interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience (required)
• Active Texas license or compact license (required) — documentation required at submission
• Comfortable using NetHealth EMR (experience preferred)
• Experience working in senior living or skilled nursing is a strong plus
• Ability to wear black scrubs as the facility dress code
• Reliable, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient assessment and individualized treatment planning
• Therapeutic activities and functional training
• Assistive device recommendation and training
• Environmental adaptation to enhance safety and independence
• Patient and family education with clear, compassionate communication
• Familiarity with NetHealth EMR workflow and documentation best practices
• Ability to work with a census of mixed acuity (facility currently low 60s)

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and growth — you matter here
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and help settling into the assignment
• Paid time off opportunities to recharge between contracts
• Professional development support and a collaborative learning environment
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Reimbursement for required documentation submission when hired
• Comfortable dress code (black scrubs) and a respectful workplace culture

Travel Perks: Explore Dallas, Texas

Dallas offers a great blend of urban energy and Southern charm. Explore the Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden for peaceful weekend strolls, grab a bite and live music in Deep Ellum, stroll or picnic at Klyde Warren Park, visit world-class museums like the Dallas Museum of Art, browse boutiques and cafes in the Bishop Arts District, or take a short day trip to Fort Worth’s Stockyards. Plenty of Texan BBQ, craft breweries, and cultural spots keep your off-duty time busy and fun.

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