Location: Okeechobee, FL

Start Date: 05-01-2026

End Date: 07-31-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Tuesday-Saturday, Day shift, ends 5:00 PM (start time not specified)

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Perform thorough inpatient and outpatient occupational therapy evaluations to identify patient needs and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that improve independence in daily activities
• Document evaluations, progress notes, 10/30s, discharge summaries and other required reports accurately in Meditech
• Provide skilled therapeutic interventions including UE ortho and neuro treatments and modality use (e-stim, ultrasound, infrared) within scope of practice
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and facilitate smooth discharges
• Mentor and communicate with COTAs and support staff so patient care remains seamless
• Support unit efficiency by prioritizing caseloads, managing documentation, and ensuring high-quality patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy degree with active Florida OT licensure (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience (inpatient/outpatient experience preferred)
• BLS certification (required)
• Proficiency with Meditech or similar electronic documentation systems
• Strong typing and documentation skills to keep timely, accurate charting
• Experience with UE ortho and neuro evaluations and basic modalities (e-stim, ultrasound, infrared) preferred
• Ability to work independently on a fast-paced unit and collaborate with a small team

Education

• Occupational Therapy degree (required) and Florida OT licensure

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in inpatient and outpatient evaluation techniques
• Comfortable with Meditech documentation workflows
• Knowledge of therapeutic modalities: e-stim, ultrasound, infrared
• Strong written communication and clinical documentation abilities
• Time management and caseload prioritization in a busy hospital setting
• Team collaboration and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment perks including housing assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you and your family stay healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer support
• Life insurance and disability protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support to make your transition smooth
• A supportive team that values YOU — friendly clinicians and leadership who pitch in

Travel Perks: Explore Okeechobee, FL

Explore the natural beauty around Lake Okeechobee with fishing, boating and scenic trails right in town. Enjoy local parks, small-town festivals and fresh local dining. When you want a bigger-city day trip, the Gulf and Atlantic coasts, nature preserves and larger Florida cities are within driving distance for weekend escapes.

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