Location: Worcester, Massachusetts

Start Date: 08-24-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 8-hour day shifts; no weekend or on-call requirements

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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

• Utilize evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions and deliver high-quality rehabilitative care
• Provide skilled, medically necessary treatment to patients with cognitive and physical functioning disorders under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Administer therapeutic procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and assistive device training
• Assess patient progress, communicate with the supervising OT, and adjust treatments to optimize outcomes
• Document all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintain accurate patient records
• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the healthcare team to create effective treatment plans and discharge summaries
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and facility trainings to support a team-based approach
• Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state practice acts, code of conduct, and ethics in all professional practice

Qualifications

• At least one year of Occupational Therapy Assistant experience - new grads with Level II fieldwork are welcome!
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) or skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings is required
• Active Massachusetts OTA license or registration is required
• Commitment to following NBCOT/AOTA and state professional practice standards
• Strong communication and documentation skills to work effectively with patients, families, and the care team

Knowledge & Skills

• ADL retraining and therapeutic activities
• Therapeutic exercises and modalities
• Assistive devices and supportive equipment
• Patient assessment and progress monitoring
• Electronic documentation systems
• Rehabilitation and restorative care best practices
• Collaboration and consultation with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel assignment comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so you can focus on the job, not the commute
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on the road
• 401K retirement savings plan to secure your future
• Life Insurance for peace of mind
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Worcester, Massachusetts

Located in central Massachusetts, Worcester offers a vibrant arts scene with the Worcester Art Museum and Hanover Theatre, plus family-friendly spots like the EcoTarium. When you're not working, explore nearby hiking trails, ski resorts, and take weekend trips to Boston or the beautiful Berkshires!

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