Location: Caldwell, ID

Start Date: 12-01-2026

End Date: 02-23-2027

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Day Shift, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (days of week not specified); on-call support for late surgical cases as needed

Hours per Week: 40

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

• Perform thorough occupational therapy evaluations and document findings clearly
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on patient function and safety
• Deliver hands-on and adaptive interventions to support recovery across hospital units
• Collaborate with nurses, PTs, physicians and the care team to coordinate patient-centered care
• Complete timely Meditech documentation to support continuity and quality of care
• Educate patients and families on strategies, adaptive equipment and discharge needs
• Participate in unit goals such as the 100% evaluation of CVA patients and quick order turnaround
• Provide flexible support across units and assist recreational therapy when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (required) — relevant to Occupational Therapy or related field
• Idaho Occupational Therapy License (required)
• BLS certification (required)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience (as listed in the posting)
• Experience with patient evaluations, treatment planning and hospital-based OT work
• Comfort using Meditech EMR for documentation and care coordination
• Kind, flexible, supportive attitude and openness to feedback — strong teamwork skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven skills in OT evaluations and individualized treatment planning
• Solid documentation practices in Meditech or similar EMR systems
• Ability to manage varied patient caseloads across ICU, MS, ortho and behavioral health areas
• Strong communication and patient/family education skills
• Familiarity with standard hospital therapy equipment and safety protocols
• Adaptability to float between units and respond to evaluation orders quickly

Benefits

• Supportive team environment where your skills and voice are valued
• Licensure assistance and BLS certification support to keep you practice-ready
• Flexible scheduling conversation — we know life happens
• Professional development opportunities to grow your OT expertise
• Paid time off and coverage options so you can recharge between assignments
• Travel assistance and local onboarding help for contract travelers
• Robust clinical resources and access to interdisciplinary collaboration
• A friendly workplace culture that prioritizes patient-centered care

Travel Perks: Explore Caldwell, ID

Explore Caldwell and the greater Treasure Valley during your 12-week contract: stroll downtown Caldwell and check out local events like the summer rodeo, taste wines at nearby Canyon County wineries, birdwatch and hike at Lake Lowell/Deer Flat National Wildlife Refuge, and enjoy farmers markets and local eats. Boise is a short drive away for urban dining, the Boise River Greenbelt and hiking or skiing at Bogus Basin for weekend adventures.

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