Location: Glendive, MT

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-16-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shifts, specific start/end times vary (Days). 36 hours guaranteed per week. 13-week contract (exact daily schedule to be confirmed with facility).

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Provide compassionate occupational therapy assistance to veterans under the supervision of an OT
• Implement treatment plans and document patient progress clearly and promptly
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to optimize resident outcomes
• Educate residents and families on adaptive techniques and equipment use to improve daily living
• Assist in therapeutic activities that promote independence, mobility, and safety
• Contribute to a positive, veteran-centered environment through professional communication and teamwork

Qualifications

• Active COTA certification (required)
• Montana state licensure or eligible to obtain Montana licensure (please confirm state requirements)
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred
• Clean background check and up-to-date immunizations as required by the facility
• Comfort working with veteran populations and a collaborative care team
• Strong documentation skills and basic computer literacy for electronic charting

Education

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or equivalent (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of occupational therapy modalities and adaptive equipment
• Skill in assisting with ADL training, transfers, and therapeutic activities
• Ability to follow and implement OT treatment plans under an OT's supervision
• Good clinical judgment, time management, and clear written/verbal communication
• Comfortable working in long-term care or skilled nursing environments

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
• Travel reimbursement so your commute is taken care of
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options available
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you stay compliant
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend, earn rewards
• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical contributions
• Access to professional development and continuing education support

Travel Perks: Explore Glendive, MT

Glendive is a gateway to Eastern Montana outdoor beauty. Explore Makoshika State Park's badlands and hiking trails, visit local museums with dinosaur and regional history exhibits, and enjoy fishing or birdwatching along the Yellowstone River corridor. You’ll find cozy local cafés, community events, and easy weekend road trips to larger regional hubs for dining or a change of scenery.

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