Location: Newport, VT

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Sunday-Saturday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 patients to identify functional needs and set meaningful goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that improve independence
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques
• Document patient progress thoroughly and communicate updates with the care team
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs and physicians to deliver coordinated care
• Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies, equipment and home safety
• Recommend and train on adaptive equipment, splints and environmental modifications
• Contribute to a positive, person-centered culture that supports recovery and dignity

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in Vermont or eligible for state licensure
• Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong clinical skills in assessments, treatment planning and adaptive equipment
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
• COTA candidates may be considered for the assistant role; please indicate certification

Education

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s or OTD as applicable)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency in standardized assessments and functional evaluations
• Skilled in treatment planning, adaptive techniques and activity analysis
• Comfortable with documentation in electronic medical records
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines and advocate for patients
• Good problem-solving, time management and patient education skills

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you feel at home while you travel
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options for peace of mind
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life Insurance and disability options to protect what matters
• Paid Time Off so you can recharge between great assignments
• Travel reimbursement and support to make your move easy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you compliant
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A collaborative, supportive team that values your clinical voice
• Access to continuing education resources to grow your career

Travel Perks: Explore Newport, VT

Newport sits on scenic Lake Memphremagog and offers plenty of outdoor fun — paddleboarding, fishing and lakeside walks are within easy reach. Winter sports fans will appreciate nearby Jay Peak for skiing and year-round activities. Explore the charming small-town downtown, sample local eateries and farmers markets, or take a weekend drive through Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom for hiking, scenic views and relaxed New England charm. Close proximity to the Canadian border also opens up day-trip possibilities to explore culture and cuisine.

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