Location: Taylor, MI

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, times to be confirmed (5 days per week)

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 evaluations to identify patient strengths and needs
• Design and implement individualized treatment plans that improve independence in ADLs
• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic interventions and adaptive equipment training
• Collaborate closely with physical therapists, nurses, physicians and case managers
• Document patient progress, outcomes and discharge plans clearly and on time
• Educate patients and families to support carry-over of therapy goals at home
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain compliance with facility policies, regulatory requirements and best practices

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Michigan or eligible to obtain license prior to start
• NBCOT certification preferred or in progress
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (facility may require upon hire)
• Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning skills in rehabilitation settings
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills with patients, families and staff
• Comfortable working a full contract assignment (5 days per week) in a busy rehab facility

Education

• Degree in Occupational Therapy (Bachelor’s, Master’s or OTD) from an accredited program

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in ADL/IADL assessment and adaptive equipment recommendations
• Experience with therapeutic modalities, splinting, and functional task training
• Skilled documentation and progress tracking using facility EMR systems
• Ability to develop measurable treatment goals and evaluate outcomes
• Strong patient education, coaching and family-centered care approach
• Time management and caseload prioritization in a fast-paced rehab environment

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Travel reimbursement to help with relocation and commuting costs
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Professional development and continuing education support
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your expertise
• Referral program to reward you for bringing great clinicians on board
• Direct access to clinical resources and mentorship while onsite

Travel Perks: Explore Taylor, MI

This is a travel contract in Taylor, MI — enjoy suburban comfort with quick access to Detroit’s highlights. Explore The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in nearby Dearborn, stroll Belle Isle and the Detroit Riverwalk for waterfront views, catch a game or concert downtown at Ford Field or Little Caesars Arena, and enjoy local parks and eateries around Taylor. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is close by for easy travel home on weekends.

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