Occupational Therapist
Location: Pleasanton, TX
Start Date: 12-22-2025
End Date: 03-23-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days (exact start/end times not specified), Day shift
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 residents' functional status and design individualized occupational therapy plans
- Implement therapeutic activities to improve independence with activities of daily living
- Document progress clearly and timely to support continuity of care
- Collaborate with nursing, rehab team, families, and physicians to optimize outcomes
- Train staff and family members on therapeutic techniques and adaptive equipment
- Participate in discharge planning and safe transitions to the next level of care
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in Texas or eligible to obtain Texas licensure
- OTR credential or equivalent state licensure for independent practice
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willing to obtain)
- Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
- Ability to complete a 13-week travel assignment and work a 36-hour week
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) required; OTD preferred
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in ADL/IADL assessment and intervention
- Proficient with adaptive equipment and environmental modifications
- Knowledgeable in restorative and compensatory techniques for mobility and function
- Able to create measurable, resident-centered goals and progress notes
- Comfortable collaborating within an interdisciplinary care team
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage so you can stay healthy while helping others
- 401K retirement savings options to plan for your future
- Life insurance and disability options for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off so you can recharge between great assignments
- Travel reimbursement and assistance with travel logistics
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you meet state requirements
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
- A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical expertise
Travel Perks: Explore Pleasanton, TX
Pleasanton is a great home base for a travel assignment. Enjoy local small-town charm with friendly dining and BBQ, then take short drives for big adventures — San Antonio’s River Walk and the Alamo are a quick trip away for dining and culture, explore Natural Bridge Caverns and nearby outdoor attractions, or plan weekend escapes into the Texas Hill Country for scenic drives, wineries, and hiking. For outdoor lovers, nearby lakes and ranchland offer fishing, birdwatching, and open-air relaxation between shifts.
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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