Location: Saint Joseph, MO

Start Date: 11-05-2026

End Date: 02-04-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, 8-hour shifts (exact start/end times and specific days not provided) — 40 hours/week indicated (GWW 40)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $43 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

• Assist the Occupational Therapist in delivering patient-centered therapy treatments that improve mobility and everyday function
• Guide patients through therapeutic and self-care activities to promote independence
• Monitor and document each patient’s progress to inform care planning
• Encourage patients throughout their recovery and help them set realistic goals
• Teach patients, family members, and caregivers practical skills and techniques to support ongoing treatment at home
• Help injured employees relearn motor skills aimed at returning them to the workplace
• Maintain treatment rooms and equipment so therapy can happen safely and smoothly
• Update patient records and communicate observations to the supervising Occupational Therapist

Qualifications

• COTA license — Required
• Missouri State license — Required (Compact allowed)
• BLS (AHA) certification — Required
• CPR certification — Required
• Minimum 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience preferred
• Experience in Long-Term Care (LTC) or Rehabilitation preferred
• Strong documentation skills and professional communication with patients and care teams

Knowledge & Skills

• Patient therapy techniques and treatment planning
• Clinical documentation best practices
• Patient education and teaching caregivers
• Mobility improvement and self-care activity training
• Equipment maintenance and safe usage
• Monitoring and reporting patient progress
• Rehabilitation approaches for long-term care residents
• Ability to motivate and encourage patients through recovery

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical contributions
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Generous paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options
• Life insurance and basic protection for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you build toward the future
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract travelers
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates

Travel Perks: Explore Saint Joseph, MO

Discover Saint Joseph’s local charm while on assignment: explore the Pony Express National Museum and Jesse James Home Museum for local history, stroll the scenic Missouri Riverfront and Riverside Park, enjoy family-friendly Krug Park, browse downtown shops and local breweries, and take a weekend trip about an hour south to Kansas City for big-city dining and entertainment.

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