Location: Pittsfield, MA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Days not specified, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $42 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 interventions under the direction of an OTR to help patients improve daily living skills
• Perform individualized treatment activities focused on ADLs, mobility, cognition, and adaptive equipment training
• Document patient progress accurately and timely in the medical record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to create and modify treatment plans
• Educate patients and families on strategies and home programs to support functional gains
• Assist with outcome measures and discharge planning to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and follow infection control and facility protocols

Qualifications

• Current COTA certification required
• Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred or willing to obtain
• Ability to pass background checks and meet facility credentialing requirements
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centered approach to care
• Prior experience in inpatient rehab or skilled nursing settings is a plus

Education

• Associate degree or diploma from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Solid understanding of occupational therapy principles and OTA interventions
• Skilled in ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, transfers, and mobility techniques
• Proficient documentation and clinical reasoning skills
• Effective communication and collaboration with patients, families, and care teams
• Familiarity with safety, infection control, and safety-focused care planning
• Ability to adapt activities to varied cognitive and physical abilities

Benefits

• Meaningful, hands-on clinical experience helping patients regain independence
• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off to recharge and maintain work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education support
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board
• Comprehensive onboarding and a clinical preceptor to set you up for success
• Flexible scheduling conversations with local leadership to fit your life

Travel Perks: Explore Pittsfield, MA

This local contract places you in the heart of the Berkshires. Explore parks and trails like Pittsfield State Forest and Mount Greylock, visit cultural spots such as the Berkshire Museum and the Colonial Theatre, enjoy nearby art at MASS MoCA and Arrowhead (Herman Melville's home), catch live music and festivals in summer, and take quick weekend trips to Tanglewood in Lenox or the ski slopes at Jiminy Peak. Charming downtown shops, local breweries, and scenic drives round out great off-duty options.

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