Location: Missoula, MT

Start Date: 01-06-2026

End Date: 04-07-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift, schedule variable (Days). Specific start/end times not provided in the posting.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $77 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 patients in the home environment and establish individualized, evidence-based plans of care
• Provide direct, skilled occupational therapy interventions aligned with physician orders
• Perform and master CMS-required OASIS scoring; collaborate with Quality team for accuracy
• Apply Medicare regulations and Conditions of Participation when completing evaluations and 30-day functional assessments
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members and communicate effectively with physicians
• Document skilled services, adverse events, and communications with high-quality point-of-care charting
• Manage productivity standards while prioritizing patient-centered outcomes
• Maintain accurate time logs and mileage records; follow agency commuting and documentation policies
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants and CNAs as required and perform timely supervisory visits
• Participate in Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement initiatives and agency education

Qualifications

• Current Montana Occupational Therapy license (required)
• BS degree or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (required)
• Valid driver's license and appropriate auto insurance (required)
• Two years of previous OT experience preferred
• Experience with OASIS scoring, Medicare regulations, and home health documentation preferred
• Ability to participate in multidisciplinary conferences and coordinate care across disciplines

Education

• BS in Occupational Therapy or higher from an accredited Occupational Therapy program

Knowledge & Skills

• Evaluation and rehabilitation intervention in home health settings
• Plan of care development and care coordination
• CMS requirements and Medicare regulations, including Conditions of Participation
• Mastery of OASIS scoring and related quality processes
• Clinical documentation and point-of-care charting best practices
• Patient and family education, motivation, and functional goal setting
• Productivity management, time/mileage logging, and efficient route planning
• Supervisory skills for OTA and CNA oversight and supervisory visits

Benefits

• Generous travel support and reimbursement to make your contract comfortable and hassle-free
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage options to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help with Montana OT licensure costs
• Paid time off so you can recharge between patient visits
• Supportive team environment with collaborative clinicians and leaders who value your input
• Professional development and agency-provided education opportunities
• 401K retirement savings plan options to plan for the future
• Life and disability insurance options for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — bring talented colleagues you trust

Travel Perks: Explore Missoula, MT

Missoula is an outdoor lover’s dream — explore the Clark Fork River and scenic riverfront trails, hike or mountain bike in the nearby Rattlesnake Recreation Area, and enjoy trailheads right outside town. Winter offers skiing at Montana Snowbowl, and summer brings a lively downtown with local breweries, live music, and the University of Montana campus energy. Day trips to Glacier National Park and Flathead Lake are great weekend adventures for stunning alpine scenery and water recreation.

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