Location: Butte, MT

Start Date: 12-04-2025

End Date: 03-30-2026

Shift Type: Not specified (36 hours/week guaranteed; exact days and start/end times to be confirmed)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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

• Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions to Veterans in a long-term care setting
• Perform assessments and develop individualized treatment plans that promote independence
• Implement therapeutic activities and adaptive techniques to improve daily living skills
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes clearly and timely
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate holistic care
• Educate residents and caregivers on strategies, adaptive equipment, and safety
• Maintain professional standards and ensure compliance with facility policies

Qualifications

• Current COTA certification (required)
• Eligible for or holding Montana state licensure/registration as a COTA
• Experience in long-term care, geriatric, or skilled nursing settings preferred
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to pass required background checks and credentialing

Education

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or related field

Knowledge & Skills

• Working knowledge of occupational therapy principles and adaptive techniques
• Skilled in patient assessment, treatment planning, and progress measurement
• Comfortable using electronic medical records for documentation
• Ability to train and educate residents and family members in practical strategies
• Good clinical judgment and collaborative teamwork skills

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay to reward your expertise
• 36 guaranteed hours every week so you can plan your life
• Generous housing stipend or housing assistance for contract clinicians
• Travel reimbursement so getting here is easy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant
• Medical, Dental & Vision options to protect you and your family
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge
• A supportive team that values YOU and your contribution

Travel Perks: Explore Butte, MT

This is a 13-week contract in Southwest Montana. While on assignment in Butte you can explore a rich mining history and the Berkeley Pit Interpretive Site, stroll the historic Uptown district and visit the Mining Museum, enjoy outdoor time on nearby trails and Stodden Park, take day trips to Anaconda or Helena, fish at local lakes, and access nearby skiing and snow activities in season. Plenty of scenic spots for weekend hikes and road trips to experience Big Sky Country.

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