Location: Frederick, MD

Start Date: 12-10-2025

End Date: 03-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM (day)

Hours per Week: 30

Candidate Pay Rate: $39 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

• Deliver high-quality occupational therapy interventions including morning ADLs and 1:1 treatment
• Facilitate group therapy sessions to support patient functional goals
• Document timely and accurately in the hospital EMR for current patient caseloads
• Provide patient and family education in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
• Meet clinical, departmental, and regulatory expectations including daily productivity standards
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing, and rehab colleagues to optimize patient outcomes
• Contribute to a positive work environment and participate in team problem-solving

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Maryland Occupational Therapy licensure or eligibility
• Minimum one (1) year of hospital acute care experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Red Cross or AHA
• Strong EMR documentation skills, preferably in a hospital-based system
• Experience running OT groups is a plus
• Excellent time management, flexibility, and communication skills

Education

• Degree from an ACOTE-accredited school (Occupational Therapy Assistant program)

Knowledge & Skills

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) assessment and intervention
• 1:1 treatment and group therapy facilitation
• Hospital acute care workflows and interdisciplinary communication
• EMR documentation best practices and timely charting
• Patient and family education techniques
• Familiarity with orthopedic, neurological, behavioral health, and critical care caseloads
• Understanding of productivity standards and billable units

Benefits

• Supportive, therapist-driven team that values your growth and wellbeing
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and stay sharp
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage options
• Life insurance and basic benefits to protect what matters
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Travel reimbursement and housing support for contract clinicians
• Referral bonus program to reward you for growing the team

Travel Perks: Explore Frederick, MD

Frederick is a charming and historic community with plenty to explore on your downtime. Stroll Frederick’s lively downtown and Carroll Creek Park for shopping, local cafes, and public art. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy nearby Cunningham Falls and Catoctin Mountain Park for hiking and scenic views, plus Monocacy National Battlefield for local history. Frederick County has a growing wine and brewery scene for relaxed evenings, and you’re a comfortable drive from Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Gettysburg for weekend city escapes and museums.

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