Location: Newport, VT

Start Date: 12-22-2025

End Date: 03-23-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

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

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $63 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 using evidence-based occupational therapy methods.
• Develop individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence and reach meaningful goals.
• Deliver hands-on therapy and adaptive technique training to patients and caregivers.
• Collaborate closely with nurses, PTs, SLPs and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
• Document progress thoroughly and communicate outcomes to ensure continuity and quality of care.
• Contribute to a positive, encouraging rehabilitation environment that motivates patients every day.

Qualifications

• Class listed as OT | COTA — Occupational Therapist or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant candidates welcome.
• Open to new graduates — enthusiastic learners are encouraged to apply.
• Available to start the contract on or near 2025-12-22 and commit through 2026-03-23 (14-week assignment).
• Able to work the posted schedule (daily coverage, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills suited to a rehab-focused facility (Powerback).

Knowledge & Skills

• Foundational knowledge of occupational therapy principles and rehab techniques (core: Occupational Therapy).
• Skilled in patient assessment, goal-setting, and individualized treatment planning.
• Competence with documentation and care coordination in a clinical setting.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and support patient-centered care.
• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, contract travel assignment and handle varied caseloads.

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your skills and growth — you’ll be welcomed and mentored (new grads encouraged!).
• Flexible travel support and resources to help you settle into the assignment.
• Licensure assistance and guidance to help you get practicing quickly.
• Paid time off and schedule stability during the 14-week contract to recharge between assignments.
• Comprehensive onboarding at Powerback so you can hit the ground running.
• Professional development opportunities and access to clinical resources.
• A collaborative interdisciplinary environment where your input matters.
• Referral program and other recognition perks for great work and teamwork.

Travel Perks: Explore Newport, VT

Newport sits on scenic Lake Memphremagog and is a great home base for outdoor adventures. Enjoy lakeside strolls, boating and fishing in summer, and nearby hiking trails in the Northeast Kingdom. Winter brings skiing and snowboarding at nearby resorts like Jay Peak. Explore charming local shops, farmers’ markets, cozy cafés and craft breweries in downtown Newport, or take a short drive to discover scenic fall foliage and local maple sugaring experiences. Weekend day trips to nearby state parks and cross-border excursions into Quebec are also popular.

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