Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Location: Staples, MN
Start Date: 02-05-2026
End Date: 05-07-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Day)
Hours per Week: 32
Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 develop individualized occupational therapy plans
- Deliver hands-on, evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve daily living and work skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members — PTs, SLPs, nursing and physicians — to coordinate care
- Document treatment plans and progress notes accurately and timely in the clinic’s system
- Educate patients and families on strategies and adaptive techniques to enhance independence
- Participate in the onboarding process and support continuity of care during the contract
Qualifications
- Current or eligible Minnesota Occupational Therapy license (ability to obtain required prior to start)
- Graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program (MOT or OTD preferred)
- NBCOT certification preferred or in progress
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification or willingness to obtain
- Clinical experience in outpatient or rehabilitation settings preferred
- Ability to complete four-week onboarding and work onsite Monday–Friday
Education
- Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) preferred
- Graduation from an accredited OT program required
Knowledge & Skills
- Skilled in functional assessments, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions
- Strong documentation skills and experience with clinical recordkeeping
- Excellent communication and patient education abilities
- Comfortable working in a community clinic setting and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
- Adaptability, empathy, and a patient-centered approach to care
Benefits
- Generous housing and travel support to make your contract comfortable and stress-free
- Flexible scheduling so you can maintain a healthy work-life balance
- licensure assistance and reimbursement to help you get state-ready quickly
- Supportive, collaborative team culture that values faith, family, fairness and fun
- Structured onboarding — four weeks of orientation to set you up for success
- Paid time off options so you can recharge between contracts
- Access to professional development and continuing education opportunities
- A workplace that emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation and community impact
Travel Perks: Explore Staples, MN
Staples sits in the heart of Minnesota’s lake country — expect easy access to scenic lakes and waterways for boating and fishing, nearby parks and trails for hiking and birdwatching, charming small-town shops and seasonal community festivals. For bigger-day trips, the regional hubs of Alexandria and Brainerd are a short drive away for dining, lakeside activities, and additional outdoor recreation.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Occupational Therapist - Outpatient? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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