Location: Oregon, Missouri

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour day shifts (start time flexible — must fall between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM); Day shift

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $45 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

• Provide evidence-based rehabilitative treatment under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist
• Deliver ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises and modalities tailored to each patient
• Assess patient progress and communicate updates and recommended adjustments with your supervising OT
• Accurately document care and treatment minutes in the electronic medical record per regulatory requirements
• Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review and rehabilitation meetings to advocate for great outcomes
• Provide education and consultation to patients, families and caregivers to support functional independence
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to secure necessary DME and supplies for patient care
• Supervise and support OTA students during Level II fieldwork under OT guidance

Qualifications

• Active OTA license/registration (Missouri — Compact allowed) — required
• Minimum 1 year of OTA experience required (LTC or SNF experience required)
• New grads accepted if they have Level II fieldwork experience (Level I observation alone is not sufficient)
• Familiarity with NBCOT/AOTA practice acts and adherence to professional ethics and conduct
• Comfortable documenting in electronic medical records and accurately tracking treatment minutes
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervising OTs and interdisciplinary team members

Education

• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program or equivalent training
• Level II fieldwork experience required for new grads

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL retraining and functional therapeutic activities
• Use of therapeutic exercises, modalities and assistive/supportive devices
• Ability to assess patient progress and report outcomes to supervising OT
• Proficient electronic documentation and treatment minutes tracking
• Experience working in LTC/SNF environments and understanding of regulatory requirements
• Experience with DME processes and coordinating supplies for patient care
• Student supervision and mentorship experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Supportive team that values your clinical skills and growth
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help keep your credentials current
• Paid time for required facility and company trainings — we invest in you
• Opportunities to supervise and mentor students for professional development
• Flexible, consistent schedules so you can plan your life outside work
• Robust clinical support from onsite Occupational Therapists
• Referral bonus program to reward you for helping us grow the team
• A welcoming workplace that prioritizes patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Oregon, Missouri

Explore the charm of small-town Missouri life along the Missouri River — enjoy scenic drives, local parks and trails, fishing and boating opportunities nearby, historic downtown strolls, seasonal farmers’ markets and community events. For weekend adventures, consider short drives to regional attractions, state parks and larger cities for dining and cultural activities.

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