Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing setting regain or improve daily skills after injury, illness, or disability. This travel role offers professional growth while providing rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary intervention to patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Occupational Therapy state license required at time of submission and to start the assignment.
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience required.
• Experience in long term care (LTC) or rehabilitation settings is required.
• New graduates considered only if they have Level II fieldwork experience (not solely Level I observation).
• Resume required at time of submission.
• Skills checklist within one year required.
• 0-1 professional reference required at time of submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• BLS certification from AHA or ARC preferred.
• Experience supervising OT assistants, rehabilitation aides, or students preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift: 8 hour days, 35 GWW.
• Weekend requirement: None.
• May be required to obtain necessary DME or supplies as part of practice requirements.
• Must document treatment minutes and regulatory information in the electronic documentation system per facility policy.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin day one and support your professional and personal needs.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide thorough evaluations using standardized assessments and evidence-based practice. Develop and implement individualized plans of care focused on ADL retraining, therapeutic activities, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and assistive device training. Monitor progress, adjust treatments, and communicate outcomes with the interdisciplinary team. Participate in patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings. Provide comprehensive discharge summaries and ensure compliance with NBCOT and state practice acts.

Location Highlights

Purcell, OK offers a small-town setting with regional access to outdoor and cultural destinations. The city is within a short drive of larger regional centers for dining and entertainment, and lies approximately 30–60 minutes from state parks and lakes that support boating, fishing, and hiking. Local community events and historic downtown districts provide opportunities for weekend exploration and a quiet, suburban lifestyle with accessible commute times to nearby urban amenities.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.