Location: Seaford, DE

Start Date: 12-15-2025

End Date: 03-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day shift (30-minute meal break)

Hours per Week: 35

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 using evidence-based OT assessments to identify needs and goals
• Design and implement personalized treatment plans to improve function and independence
• Train patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, equipment, and home safety
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, SLPs, and physicians to coordinate holistic care
• Document progress clearly and timely in the patient's medical record
• Educate the care team and family members to support carryover of therapeutic gains
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and therapy program development

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR) or ability to obtain state licensure in Delaware
• Current degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT, MSOT, or OTD preferred)
• Clinical experience in adult rehabilitation, acute care, or similar settings preferred
• Active CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong documentation skills and proficiency with electronic medical records
• Professional, reliable, and ready to join a collaborative care team

Education

• Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT), MSOT, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Knowledge & Skills

• Clinical assessment and standardized OT evaluation tools
• Treatment planning and adaptive equipment prescription
• Functional mobility, ADL training, and activity modification
• Interdisciplinary communication and patient-centered care
• Time management and caseload prioritization
• Comfortable teaching caregivers and providing home program recommendations

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
• 401(k) retirement savings with employer contributions
• Life insurance and short-term disability options for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge between contracts
• Travel reimbursement and stipend support for contract-related expenses
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get to work quickly
• Referral bonus program — bring a friend and earn rewards
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Seaford, DE

Explore the Nanticoke River and nearby waterfront areas for peaceful walks and birdwatching. Discover Seaford’s historic downtown shops, local seafood spots, and farmers markets. Enjoy easy day trips to nearby Salisbury, MD for dining and entertainment, or head east to Rehoboth Beach and the Delaware shore for a weekend at the coast. Plenty of scenic drives, state parks, and local festivals make this a pleasant place to live while you travel.

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