COTA - Occupational Therapy
Location: Butte, MT
Start Date: 12-29-2025
End Date: 03-30-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days, exact start/end times to be confirmed with client; 36 hours/week guaranteed
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 services as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to veterans residing at the Montana Veterans Home
- Implement treatment plans and meaningful therapeutic activities that improve daily living skills and independence
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and update patient-centered care plans
- Document patient progress accurately and timely in the facility charting system
- Educate residents, families, and staff on adaptive strategies, assistive devices, and safety techniques
- Support discharge planning and continuity of care with clear communication and recommendations
Qualifications
- Current COTA certification and active state licensure or ability to obtain Montana licensure
- Experience working in geriatric, long-term care, or skilled nursing settings preferred
- Strong clinical reasoning and ability to implement evidence-based interventions
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Ability to pass background checks and meet facility credentialing requirements
- Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
Education
- Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or equivalent
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential required
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of adaptive equipment, activities of daily living (ADL) training, and mobility techniques
- Skilled in documentation and clinical charting for long-term care populations
- Ability to assess functional status and recommend appropriate therapeutic interventions
- Comfort working with older adults and veterans with complex medical histories
- Strong time management and organizational skills to manage caseload and documentation
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your short-term stay comfortable
- Travel reimbursement to get you to and from beautiful Montana
- Competitive pay for contract clinicians
- Medical, Dental & Vision options available
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get credentialed
- Paid time off so you can recharge on your days off
- A supportive team that values your expertise and growth
- Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
Travel Perks: Explore Butte, MT
Enjoy historic Uptown Butte with its Victorian architecture and mining heritage, explore the World Museum of Mining and the intriguing Berkeley Pit overlook, and take short trips to nearby outdoor destinations like Discovery Ski Area for winter sports and Georgetown Lake for fishing and boating. Plenty of scenic drives, hiking trails, and local restaurants make for great weekends between shifts.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a COTA - Occupational Therapy? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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