Location: Lawton, Oklahoma

Start Date: 02-24-2026

End Date: 05-26-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift — start times flexible based on the unit (exact start/end times vary by unit)

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

• Assess and evaluate patients' functional status and develop individualized OT plans of care
• Implement evidence-based medical-surgical and acute care interventions to restore function
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize discharge planning
• Provide patient and family education to support safe transitions and return-to-home strategies
• Document progress and outcomes accurately and timely in the patient record
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and adhere to facility policies (including scrub color and call expectations)

Qualifications

• Current NBCOT certification required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Active Oklahoma state OT license (must be active at time of submission)
• 2 years acute care and medical-surgical occupational therapy experience required (posting notes they will accept new grads, but 2 years acute/MS experience is listed as required)
• Current, relevant work history and skills checklist (current to 1 year) and 2 supervisory reference forms within the last two years

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of acute care and medical-surgical occupational therapy practice
• Skilled in ADL training, functional mobility, and safe discharge planning
• Familiarity with NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is a plus
• Excellent clinical documentation and patient assessment skills
• Effective interdisciplinary communication and teamwork

Benefits

• A supportive team that values YOU and your clinical judgment
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required certifications
• Paid orientation (Allied/therapy travelers start orientation on Tuesdays)
• Work with a regional, full-service hospital—great clinical variety and experience
• Opportunities to grow your acute care and medical-surgical skillset
• Friendly local policies that consider nearby candidates for placement adjustments
• Professional development encouragement and access to specialty resources (NIHSS link provided)

Travel Perks: Explore Lawton, Oklahoma

Explore the beautiful Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge nearby for hiking, wildlife viewing and scenic drives. Visit the historic Medicine Park cobblestone village for charming shops and local eats. Enjoy outdoor time at Lake Lawtonka for fishing and picnics, and learn about Fort Sill’s history and museums. Plenty of weekend road-trip options to nearby Oklahoma outdoor attractions and regional landmarks.

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