Location: Richmond, VA

Start Date: 03-16-2026

End Date: 06-15-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts scheduled within 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM; rotating weekend coverage (day shift)

Hours per Week: 40

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 thorough occupational therapy evaluations and develop patient-centered treatment plans for inpatient rehab patients, with a focus on stroke recovery
• Deliver hands-on interventions including manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and neuromuscular re-education to restore function
• Implement functional activities, self-care training, and functional e-stim to support patient independence
• Safely use and instruct staff/patients on equipment such as Sara lifts, ceiling lifts, Bioness, and Diego
• Document patient progress and treatment plans accurately and efficiently in Meditech Expanse
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including PT, SLP, nursing, and physicians to coordinate high-quality care
• Communicate with patients and families using AIDET principles and provide education to support recovery and discharge planning
• Be ready to float to the acute hospital when rehab census requires flexible staffing

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience (inpatient rehab and hospital experience preferred)
• Experience evaluating and treating stroke patients and related neuro-rehabilitation
• Proficiency with Meditech Expanse documentation preferred
• Comfortable and experienced with mechanical lift systems (Sara and ceiling lifts) and rehab devices such as Bioness and Diego
• Active Occupational Therapy license or ability to obtain licensure in Virginia (typical requirement for practice)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including use of AIDET for patient interactions

Knowledge & Skills

• Inpatient rehab best practices and hospital workflow
• Stroke evaluation and evidence-based neuro-rehab interventions
• Manual therapy techniques and therapeutic exercise progression
• Neuromuscular re-education and functional activity training
• Functional electrical stimulation (functional e-stim) applications
• Safe patient handling and use of lifts and assistive technology
• Electronic health record documentation in Meditech Expanse
• Team-based care and clear family/patient education

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make relocation easy
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and basic protections for peace of mind
• Paid time off to recharge and avoid burnout
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and onboarding support for a smooth start
• A supportive, skilled rehab team that values your expertise
• Opportunities for clinical growth working with stroke-certified staff

Travel Perks: Explore Richmond, VA

Richmond is a lively, history-rich city with plenty to explore during your assignment. Enjoy outdoor time at the James River Park System and Belle Isle for hiking, kayaking, and scenic river views. Stroll through Carytown for boutique shopping and an eclectic food scene, or visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden for culture and calm. Sample local breweries and coffee shops, and take easy weekend trips to Williamsburg, Charlottesville (wine country and U.S. historic sites), or Washington, D.C. for museums and dining.

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