Location: Skowhegan, ME

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Day shift

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $62 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 patients’ functional abilities and needs to create meaningful goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that promote independence
• Deliver hands-on therapeutic interventions and adaptive strategies
• Document patient progress clearly and timely to support outcomes and continuity of care
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and family members to coordinate care plans
• Educate patients and caregivers on home programs, adaptive equipment, and safety
• Participate in discharge planning to ensure safe, effective transitions

Qualifications

• Class: OT or COTA — this posting supports Occupational Therapist and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant candidates
• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license or Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credential — or eligible for Maine licensure
• Current BLS/CPR certification preferred
• Comfortable working in a post-acute/rehabilitation setting (experience preferred)
• Able to complete required background checks, health screenings, and onboarding paperwork
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (for OT)
• Associate degree or completion of an accredited OTA program (for COTA)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in functional assessments and standardized OT evaluation tools
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment, orthotics, and durable medical equipment recommendations
• Ability to create goal-driven treatment plans and measure outcomes
• Excellent documentation skills and familiarity with clinical charting
• Strong interpersonal skills for patient and family education
• Capacity to work effectively within an interdisciplinary care team

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your contract comfortable
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy on and off the clock
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can save for the future
• Life Insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay compliant and mobile
• Travel reimbursement and logistics support so you can focus on care, not planning
• A supportive team that values YOU and celebrates patient progress

Travel Perks: Explore Skowhegan, ME

Skowhegan is a charming central Maine town on the Kennebec River. Enjoy local parks and riverside trails, visit the Skowhegan School of Painting & Sculpture and the historic downtown, and catch seasonal fun at the Skowhegan State Fair. Nearby Waterville and Augusta offer additional dining, cultural attractions, and weekend activities. For outdoor enthusiasts, explore nearby lakes, fishing and boating spots, and scenic drives into the Maine highlands or day trips to popular ski areas and hiking destinations.

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