Location: Scott City, Kansas

Start Date: 08-05-2026

End Date: 11-04-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $36 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

• Implement individualized therapy interventions following each patient's OT plan of care
• Help patients develop and restore functional independence through meaningful activities
• Document patient progress accurately and in a timely manner
• Empower patients and families with education and guidance
• Keep supervising OTs informed about patient status and progress
• Follow safety, infection control, and compliance protocols to keep everyone safe

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program
• Active Kansas COTA license (or the ability to obtain one)
• Strong teamwork and patient care skills
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with patients, families, and the care team
• A commitment to safety, infection control, and compliance

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of occupational therapy interventions
• Accurate and timely documentation skills
• Patient and family education techniques
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Infection control and safety compliance
• Patient care and teamwork

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Housing stipend to help you settle in
• Travel reimbursement to get you there
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid Time Off to recharge
• A supportive team that values YOU

Travel Perks: Explore Scott City, Kansas

Explore the wide-open beauty of western Kansas while on assignment. Spend your days off fishing, boating, or hiking at nearby Lake Scott State Park, a spring-fed oasis with scenic trails and the historic El Cuartelejo pueblo ruins. Enjoy small-town charm, stunning sunsets, and easy weekend drives to other Kansas landmarks.

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