Occupational Therapist
Location: Lawton, OK
Start Date: 03-03-2026
End Date: 06-02-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, day shifts (exact start/end times vary by unit); some weekends required — primarily daytime/rotating as needed
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
- Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluation, treatment planning, and interventions for acute care patients
- Deliver evidence-based rehabilitation services when floating to the inpatient rehab unit
- Document assessments, progress, and discharge plans clearly and promptly
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs and support staff to coordinate patient-centered care
- Educate patients and families on safe functional mobility, ADLs and home readiness
- Assist in safe transfers, adaptive equipment recommendation, and return-to-function planning
Qualifications
- Current Occupational Therapist license in Oklahoma (or ability to obtain prior to assignment)
- OTR or equivalent professional certification preferred
- Experience in acute care; inpatient rehab experience a strong plus
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willingness to obtain
- Strong clinical reasoning, good documentation skills, and comfort floating between units
- Professional, team-oriented attitude and reliable weekend availability as scheduled
Education
- Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor's, Master's or OTD) from an accredited program
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in acute care occupational therapy evaluations and intervention planning
- Familiarity with inpatient rehabilitation workflows and discharge planning
- Proficient in documentation within electronic medical records
- Ability to assess ADLs, mobility, cognition, and recommend adaptive equipment
- Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
- Flexibility to adapt to changing patient loads and float between units
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
- Paid time off so you can recharge and explore on your days off
- Support for professional growth with CEU opportunities and mentorship
- Licensure assistance and guidance to help you stay in good standing
- Smooth onboarding and a welcoming team that genuinely values your contribution
- A collaborative environment where your clinical judgment matters
Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK
Explore the natural beauty around Lawton: hike and wildlife-watch at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge (bison sightings, scenic trails and rock climbing), visit historic Fort Sill and its museum, take a scenic trip to Medicine Park with its quaint shops and cobblestone charm, enjoy water activities at Lake Lawtonka, and sample local eateries and BBQ. Weekend getaways to Oklahoma City are an easy drive for city attractions, museums and sports events.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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