Occupational Therapist
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Start Date: 01-12-2026
End Date: 04-11-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Days not specified, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day shift)
Hours per Week: 35
Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 patient function and develop individualized occupational therapy plans
- Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve daily living skills
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists and physicians to optimize patient outcomes
- Document progress and outcomes clearly and timely in the facility EMR
- Educate patients and families on adaptive strategies and home safety
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe transitions back to the community
Qualifications
- Active Occupational Therapy license in Washington or ability to obtain prior to start
- NBCOT certification preferred or in progress
- Current BLS/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience in rehabilitative care, acute or subacute settings preferred
- Strong documentation skills and familiarity with electronic medical records
- Excellent communication and team-collaboration skills
Education
- Master's or Doctorate (OTD) in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (or equivalent accredited degree)
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in ADL/IADL assessment and intervention planning
- Experience with therapeutic modalities, adaptive equipment and mobility aids
- Ability to perform cognitive and functional capacity evaluations
- Knowledge of safe patient handling and transfer techniques
- Comfortable working with interdisciplinary teams and family education
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your move easy
- Weekly pay and competitive traveler rate to keep your finances happy
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to protect you and your family
- Licensure assistance and reimbursement so you can focus on care, not paperwork
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Continuing education and CEU support to keep your skills sharp
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend and reap rewards
- A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth
Travel Perks: Explore Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a gem for outdoor lovers and culture seekers alike. Explore Point Defiance Park with its scenic waterfront trails, gardens and zoo; visit the iconic Museum of Glass and the lively Ruston Way waterfront; take day trips to Mount Rainier for world-class hiking and photography; enjoy a short trip to Seattle for dining, music and museums; and sample local breweries and waterfront restaurants right in Tacoma.
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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