Location: Alexandria, MN

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day shift (specific start/end times not provided) — typical daytime hours; schedule may vary. Frequent floating within facility as requested.

Hours per Week: 32

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 services to residents in a skilled nursing facility, focusing on functional independence and quality of life
• Assess patients' strengths, limitations, and goals to develop individualized treatment plans
• Implement evidence-based interventions for ADLs, mobility, cognition, and adaptive equipment needs
• Collaborate closely with nurses, PT, SLP, social work, and nursing leadership to coordinate care and discharge planning
• Thoroughly document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in the facility charting system
• Educate residents and families on strategies, home programs, and safety to maximize carryover
• Adapt interventions to each resident’s needs while maintaining productivity and compliance with facility policies

Qualifications

• Open to all experience levels — any experience welcome, including new grads
• Previous experience or comfort working in a Skilled Nursing Facility is a strong fit
• Comfort with floating frequently across units according to facility needs
• Ability to start the 13-week contract with requested start date of 02-09-2026

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in occupational therapy evaluations and treatment planning for older adults
• Knowledge of ADL retraining, adaptive equipment, and restorative approaches
• Strong documentation and clinical reasoning skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork when collaborating with interdisciplinary teams
• Time management and adaptability to float and manage a variable caseload

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to help you feel at home while on assignment
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to make paperwork less painful
• Paid time off so you can actually use your days off to recharge
• Professional liability coverage while on assignment
• Access to continuing education and development opportunities
• Referral bonus program — share the love and get rewarded
• A supportive interdisciplinary team that values your clinical judgment and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Alexandria, MN

Alexandria, Minnesota sits in the heart of lake country. When you’re off the clock, explore scenic lakes for boating, fishing, and kayaking; hike nearby state parks and trails; visit the local Runestone Museum for a bit of regional history; enjoy quaint downtown shops, local wineries and breweries, and seasonal festivals. Weekend road trips to other lakeside towns or short drives to larger regional attractions make for easy mini-adventures.

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