Job description
Occupational Therapist
Location: Alpena, MI
Start Date: 09-07-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM; Saturday (one weekend per month)
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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
- Evaluate patients’ function through formal and informal testing to determine their status
- Develop goal‑specific treatment plans based on assessment data and patient tolerance
- Submit written treatment regimes and update plans of care as needed
- Coordinate treatment schedules with patients, families, and clinical staff
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers about conditions and treatment options
- Supervise Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Experience in outpatient and acute care settings
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills
- Ability to supervise OT assistants and aides
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Knowledge & Skills
- Patient assessment
- Treatment planning
- Documentation
- Supervision
- Occupational therapy standards
- Physician orders
- Governing policies and procedures
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- Referral bonus program
Travel Perks: Explore Alpena, MI
Explore the scenic Lake Huron shoreline, visit the Alpena County Historical Museum, enjoy the annual Alpena County Fair, hike in the nearby Huron National Forest, or take a ferry to the charming Isle Royale.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.