Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Start Date: 03-15-2026

End Date: 06-14-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Day shift); one weekend every 4 weeks (rotating)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $55 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

• Evaluate and treat adults in an inpatient rehab setting to restore independence and quality of life
• Develop individualized treatment plans focusing on stroke, spinal cord injury, amputations, brain injury and multi-trauma
• Provide skilled therapy to a typical caseload of 4–6 patients per day (about 5.5–6 hours direct patient care)
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including rehab aides, nursing, PT, SLP and physicians
• Document care accurately and timely in EPIC to support continuity and outcomes
• Educate patients and families on safe home strategies, adaptive techniques and equipment use
• Participate in orientation and unit meetings to maintain high standards of care

Qualifications

• Valid Occupational Therapy license (must be submitted)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an inpatient rehab setting
• Comfortable working with common inpatient rehab diagnoses: stroke, SCI, amputations, brain injury, multi-trauma and debility
• Experience with EPIC charting preferred
• Able to be in-state for orientation week; driver's license required for radius verification

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong clinical skills in neuro and musculoskeletal rehab
• Skilled in ADL retraining, adaptive equipment and mobility programs
• Experience supervising and collaborating with rehab aides
• Proficient documentation and care coordination in EPIC
• Ability to manage a caseload of 4–6 patients while delivering high-quality, patient-centered care

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel assistance to help you settle in quickly
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
• Life insurance and disability coverage for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge between meaningful assignments
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Travel reimbursement and support from a dedicated recruiter
• A supportive, collaborative rehab team that values your expertise

Travel Perks: Explore Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs is a dream for outdoor lovers: explore Garden of the Gods rock formations, hike or drive up Pikes Peak for spectacular views, visit the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, and enjoy miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. Downtown offers great local breweries, coffee shops and eateries, and Denver is just a short drive away for city escapes and cultural events. Perfect for weekends of exploration between shifts.

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