Location: Socorro, NM

Start Date: 11-24-2025

End Date: 02-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (typical work hours listed as 'days'; specific start/end times and exact days of week not provided)

Hours per Week: 34

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

• Evaluate and assess patients' functional needs and develop individualized occupational therapy plans
• Provide hands-on treatment and adaptive strategies to help residents regain independence
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary therapy team to coordinate patient-centered care
• Document clinical progress and maintain required productivity and quality standards (90% productivity expectation)
• Follow Continuum Rehabilitation Group policies and procedures to ensure consistent, compliant care
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to a positive, resident-focused therapy environment

Qualifications

• OT — occupational therapy skillset (position listed as OT)
• 1-3 years clinical experience preferred (years of experience listed as 1-3)
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or similar post-acute setting highly valued
• Comfort with onsite, in-person practice; therapist must be present in the building to receive guaranteed hours
• Willingness to follow facility dress code (black scrubs) and employer policies
• Able to participate in an interview with the Regional Director of Therapy (contact provided in job notes)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in occupational therapy evaluations and treatment planning for SNF residents
• Strong documentation practices and familiarity with productivity expectations
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary therapy team
• Good clinical judgment and resident-centered problem solving
• Professional communication with residents, families, and facility staff
• Adaptability to facility policies and established workflows

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement (non-monetary details to be discussed) to make your contract smoother
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance to protect what matters most
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement guidance to keep your credentials current
• Referral bonus program to reward teammates who bring great clinicians aboard
• A supportive therapy team and leadership that value collaboration and professional growth
• Clear dress code and workplace expectations (black scrubs) so you know what to expect on day one

Travel Perks: Explore Socorro, NM

Socorro sits near the Rio Grande valley and offers unexpected outdoor treasures: visit the world-famous Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge for impressive birdwatching, take scenic hikes in nearby mountain foothills, and enjoy cultural sites and local festivals. Science and stargazing fans will appreciate nearby observatories and unique landscapes. Day trips to larger cultural hubs like Albuquerque or Santa Fe are possible for a weekend getaway to museums, dining, and mountain activities.

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