Location: Abilene, TX

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 03-02-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Candidate Pay Rate: $61 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 and assess individuals with disabilities, injuries, or illnesses to establish baseline function and therapy goals
• Create personalized treatment plans using therapeutic activities to restore or maintain daily living and work skills
• Teach patients how to use adaptive equipment and provide hands-on training for independence
• Recommend and implement environmental modifications at home, school, or work to improve safety and function
• Provide activities of daily living training to enhance patient autonomy
• Deliver clear patient education to families and caregivers to support carryover outside therapy sessions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and document progress to ensure cohesive, high-quality care

Qualifications

• Active Occupational Therapy license in Texas or a valid compact license (required)
• Minimum 2 years Occupational Therapist experience in long-term care (required)
• Proven ability to develop individualized treatment plans and document progress clearly
• Comfort working with geriatric and senior living populations in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting
• Strong communication skills for patient education and care team collaboration

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in treatment planning and designing therapeutic activities
• Experience with adaptive equipment training and ADL interventions
• Knowledge of environmental modification techniques to improve independence
• Familiarity with geriatric care and senior living best practices
• Patient education and caregiver training skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with physical therapy, nursing, and support staff

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your expertise and work-life balance
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge between contracts
• Professional development opportunities to grow your clinical skills
• Travel support and housing guidance for a smooth assignment
• Access to a network of experienced clinicians and clinical resources
• Referral program to reward you for sharing great talent
• A collaborative workplace focused on patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Abilene, TX

Abilene is a welcoming West Texas city with a charming downtown, excellent barbecue and local dining spots, and cultural stops like Frontier Texas! and the Grace Museum. Enjoy outdoor time at Abilene State Park for hiking and picnics or visit the Abilene Zoo for a relaxed afternoon. History buffs can explore the 12th Armored Division Memorial Museum and the nearby Buffalo Gap historic area. For longer weekend escapes, larger metro areas are a drive away for museums, shopping, and live music.

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