Location: Mauston, WI

Start Date: 06-26-2026

End Date: 09-25-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM (Day shift), no weekends; holiday rotation

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Evaluate and treat patients using therapeutic activities to restore, develop, and maintain daily living skills
• Create individualized treatment plans and document evaluations, progress notes, daily notes, insurance paperwork, and discharge summaries
• Provide care across acute care, outpatient, and nursing home settings with thoughtful continuity of care
• Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate patient-focused treatment
• Perform outpatient evaluations and hands-on treatment to maximize patient independence
• Participate in patient screening and team meetings to drive meaningful progress
• Support safe discharge planning and caregiver education to promote ongoing recovery

Qualifications

• Master of Occupational Therapy required; Doctorate preferred
• NBCOT (National Board Certification in Occupational Therapy) required
• Current Wisconsin occupational therapy license required; continuing education to maintain licensure
• BLS certification required
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
• Minimum of 1+ years of related work experience
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong documentation skills

Education

• Master of Occupational Therapy (required)
• Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (preferred)

Knowledge & Skills

• Skilled in patient evaluation and individualized treatment planning
• Strong documentation practices including evaluations, progress, insurance, and discharge notes
• Experience across acute care, outpatient, and nursing home environments
• Ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in discharge planning and caregiver training
• Familiarity with insurance documentation and clinical workflows
• Good clinical judgment, accuracy, and attention to detail

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and continuing education support to keep you current
• Flexible scheduling with predictable weekday hours — evenings and weekends mainly off
• Paid time off and holiday rotation so you can recharge
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Travel reimbursement and local housing help for contract clinicians
• Access to a collaborative interdisciplinary care team
• Admin support for documentation and insurance workflows

Travel Perks: Explore Mauston, WI

This is a travel contract opportunity based in Mauston, WI — a charming hub for outdoor fun. Enjoy nearby lakes for boating, fishing, and sunset walks (think Castle Rock Lake and Petenwell Lake), birdwatching and trails at Necedah National Wildlife Refuge, and quick trips to the Wisconsin Dells for dining and family-friendly attractions. Local parks, cozy small-town eateries, and seasonal festivals make weekends easy to fill. Perfect for clinicians who love nature, weekend adventures, and friendly Midwestern towns.

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