Overview
Occupational Therapist, General – travel assignment in Tacoma, WA, United States. Start date 11/23/2026 for 13 weeks. Guaranteed hours 35 per week. Shift: five 8-hour days, 08:00–16:30. Weekly pay range $2,498–$2,597 per week. Setting: skilled nursing facility.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,498–$2,597 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Setting: skilled nursing facility

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive OT assessments and establish individualized treatment goals for residents with functional limitations related to activities of daily living, mobility, and cognitive/ perceptual deficits.
- Plan, implement, and monitor evidence-based OT interventions to improve independence in activities of daily living, mobility, gait and balance, upper-extremity function, and cognitive skills.
- Document evaluations, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge summaries in accordance with regulatory and facility standards; maintain accurate, timely records.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, social work, and physicians to coordinate care and optimize outcomes; participate in care planning meetings.
- Educate residents and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, safety strategies, fall prevention, and adaptations to living environments; provide caregiver training as needed.
- Ensure compliance with risk management, infection control, and safety guidelines; monitor for adverse events and adjust interventions accordingly; participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements
- Current, valid Occupational Therapist license to practice in Washington state or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Minimum 1 year of OT experience in a skilled nursing facility or geriatric setting preferred
- Ability to work in a fast-paced skilled nursing facility environment and manage a caseload
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Availability to work the stated shift and guaranteed hours

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours for the assignment
- Competitive weekly pay: $2,498–$2,597 per week
- Travel and placement support from a dedicated recruiter
- Ongoing assignment support and credentialing assistance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

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