Location: Lawton, OK

Start Date: 03-30-2026

End Date: 06-29-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, some weekends (day shift; specific start/end times not specified)

Candidate Pay Rate: $56 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 patient-centered occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver skilled OT interventions in the acute care setting and while floating to inpatient rehab
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, PTs, SLPs, social work, and care teams to coordinate safe, effective care
• Document progress, discharge planning, and skilled need clearly and timely in the medical record
• Coach patients and families on functional strategies, adaptive equipment, and safe discharge recommendations
• Participate in unit-based meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Current Oklahoma occupational therapy license or ability to obtain state licensure quickly
• OTR/L credential (NBCOT) required or in progress
• Experience or comfort working in acute care and inpatient rehabilitation environments
• Current BLS/CPR certification or willingness to obtain upon hire
• Strong clinical reasoning, documentation skills, and ability to float between units
• Comfortable following facility dress code (scrubs or khaki pants with a red polo as noted)

Education

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (MOT or OTD) or equivalent preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in functional assessments, ADL training, and discharge planning
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, splinting basics, and compensatory strategies
• Excellent interdisciplinary communication and patient/family education skills
• Familiarity with acute care workflows and inpatient rehab protocols
• Efficient documentation with attention to regulatory and payer requirements

Benefits

• Generous travel support and resources to make your contract comfortable and focused on patient care
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get set up quickly
• Professional development support so you can keep growing your career
• Flexible scheduling that values your work-life balance
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that celebrates patient progress
• Paid time off options to recharge between assignments
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians to the team
• Clear onboarding and local orientation so you hit the ground running

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, OK

Explore the great outdoors at Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge with hiking, wildlife viewing, and the iconic Mount Scott nearby. Enjoy scenic Lake Lawtonka for fishing and picnics, visit the Museum of the Great Plains for local history, and check out Fort Sill's historic sites and events. Local dining and small-town charm make weekends relaxing, and nearby parks and trails provide easy escapes after shifts.

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