Location: Tarzana, CA

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 05-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM Day

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $47 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 casting and splinting procedures (fiberglass/synthetic) with correct molding and patient comfort as a priority
• Operate cast saw safely; remove, trim, univalve, wedge and window casts as indicated
• Fit braces, immobilizers, crutches and canes; provide gait training and clear patient education for safe ambulation
• Assist clinicians with sterile dressing techniques, debridements and pin insertions when needed
• Remove sutures and manage basic wound care per clinical protocols
• Document all patient encounters and procedures accurately in EPIC
• Float between Tarzana and Mission Hills locations to maintain continuity of care during coverage needs
• Collaborate with orthopedic providers and clinic staff to maintain efficient outpatient workflows and excellent patient outcomes

Qualifications

• NBCOT OTC certification required (Certified OR Tech substitutions not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of orthopedic technician experience, with outpatient experience required
• Proficiency with EPIC charting preferred/required
• Hands-on experience with casts, splints, cast saw operation, brace fitting, crutch fitting, gait training, suture removal, and sterile dressing techniques
• Willingness and ability to float between clinic locations (Tarzana and Mission Hills)
• Pending state license not accepted; active/appropriate credentials required
• Medical Assistant certification is a plus
• First-time travelers accepted; locals encouraged to apply

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• NBCOT OTC certification required

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of orthopedic casting techniques and splint fabrication
• Skilled in cast saw operation and cast removal/trim/univalve procedures
• Experience with braces, immobilizers and assistive-device fitting
• Excellent patient education and gait-training abilities
• Comfortable with sterile technique, basic wound care and suture removal
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health record documentation
• Able to work independently, adapt quickly, and float between clinic sites

Benefits

• A supportive, collaborative outpatient team that values your skills and growth
• Predictable Monday–Friday day schedule for strong work/life balance
• Licensure assistance and certification reimbursement to keep you current
• Travel-friendly assignment — locals and travelers are welcome
• Paid orientation (40 hours) to set you up for success
• Opportunities for professional development and cross-training in orthopedic procedures
• Travel reimbursement and housing assistance available for eligible travelers
• Ability to request pre-approved time off (two requests allowed)

Travel Perks: Explore Tarzana, CA

Based in Tarzana in the San Fernando Valley, you’ll be surrounded by great dining and local vibes along Ventura Boulevard. When you want to unplug, explore hikes in the nearby Santa Monica Mountains and Topanga State Park, stroll scenic beaches along the coast (Malibu/Santa Monica), or dive into LA favorites like Universal Studios and the Getty Center for a weekend adventure. Plenty of coffee shops, neighborhood eateries and easy access to broader Los Angeles attractions make this a fun home base for travelers and locals alike.

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