Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-21-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day (days of week not specified)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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

• Assess patients' functional abilities and needs to create meaningful treatment plans
• Deliver skilled occupational therapy interventions that help patients regain independence
• Document patient progress clearly and promptly to support quality care and continuity
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate holistic patient care
• Educate patients and families on strategies, adaptive equipment, and home programs
• Contribute to a positive, patient-centered environment that promotes recovery and dignity

Qualifications

• Current COTA certification or Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant credential
• Active license or eligibility to work as an OT assistant in Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Comfortable working in a skilled rehab setting and supporting a diverse patient population
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with clinical teams

Education

• Associate degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or related allied health field

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL and instrumental ADL evaluation and intervention
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment recommendations and patient training
• Proficient with clinical documentation and treatment planning
• Ability to provide safe manual handling and mobility support
• Effective patient and family education techniques and motivational coaching

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing stipend options to make your move easy
• Competitive pay and a guaranteed 35 hours per week so your paycheck is predictable
• Flexible 13-week contract — great for exploring a new place without a long-term commitment
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support so you can focus on patients, not logistics
• Professional development and a supportive team that values your clinical judgment
• Medical, dental, and vision options available through our travel benefits package
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and get rewarded

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

This is a travel assignment in the Berkshires region, a scenic playground of arts and outdoor activities. Explore Mount Greylock for hiking and sweeping views, catch live music at Tanglewood in the summer, visit contemporary exhibits at MASS MoCA in North Adams, and enjoy Pittsfield's local dining and cultural scene. Weekend escapes are easy — drive to Albany in under an hour or head to Boston for a day trip in a couple of hours. Plenty of small-town charm, seasonal festivals, and outdoor recreation make the area an enjoyable place to spend a 13-week contract.

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