Occupational Therapist - SNF
Location: Chicago, IL
Start Date: 12-08-2025
End Date: 03-09-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shift, Monday-Friday (specific start/end times vary by facility)
Hours per Week: 32
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
- Assess residents’ functional abilities and create individualized OT treatment plans
- Provide skilled interventions to improve independence with activities of daily living
- Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs and family members to support comprehensive care
- Document progress thoroughly and timely to meet regulatory and facility standards
- Educate residents and caregivers on adaptive strategies, equipment and safety
- Support safe discharge planning and transitions of care with clear recommendations
Qualifications
- Valid Illinois Occupational Therapy license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- OTR or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Comfortable working in a Skilled Nursing Facility setting; New graduates welcome
- Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain
- Strong clinical assessment and documentation skills
- Professional, team-oriented attitude and excellent communication skills
Education
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelors, Masters, or OTD acceptable)
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of ADL/IADL retraining and adaptive equipment
- Skilled in therapeutic techniques relevant to geriatric and post-acute populations
- Familiarity with documentation requirements for SNF/long-term care
- Good time management and ability to prioritize caseloads
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and patient-family education skills
Benefits
- Generous travel contract pay and weekly stipend to help with housing and meals
- Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
- Medical, dental and vision plan options to keep you healthy
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, get rewarded
- Supportive team culture with clinical mentors and collaborative staff
- Quick onboarding and 24/7 recruiter support while on assignment
Travel Perks: Explore Chicago, IL
Chicago is rich with culture and things to do on your days off. Stroll Millennium Park and snap a photo at Cloud Gate, catch an architecture river cruise, explore the Art Institute of Chicago, or eat your way through neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and West Loop. Enjoy lakeside walks along Lake Michigan, visit Navy Pier, take advantage of dozens of museums and theaters, and sample famous Chicago deep-dish pizza. Plenty of public transit, vibrant nightlife, and weekend getaway options make this a great spot for travel clinicians.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist - SNF? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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