Overview
Occupational Therapist, General, in Cumming, GA, starting 09/13/2026 for 16 weeks, earning $2,142-$2,342 per week with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Day shift (8x5) in a hospital acute care setting. This travel temporary assignment involves supporting a broad mix of medical and surgical patients across the hospital.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,142-$2,342 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (day shift), 8x5 schedule; schedule may vary
- Start date: 09/13/2026
- Location details: Cumming, GA
- Holiday and weekend expectations: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; must work 2 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s) plus 1 minor holiday; 1 summer holiday
- Candidate location rule: No local candidates within 50 miles

Responsibilities
- Provide occupational therapy evaluations, treatment planning, and interventions for acute care patients across the hospital.
- Support a wide range of diagnoses including ICU patients, stroke/neurological, orthopedics, and general debility; contribute to discharge planning and patient progress.
- Document patient care and progress in the Cerner Acute Care OT department; ensure timely, accurate charting from physician orders through to discharge.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, therapists, social work) to optimize outcomes and safe transitions of care.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, safety, activities of daily living, and adaptive equipment as appropriate.
- Adhere to hospital policies, infection control practices, and safety standards; manage patient safety and quality of care during treatment sessions.

Requirements
- Licensure: Georgia OT license and NBCOT certification
- Certification: AHA BLS required
- Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent OT experience in an acute/general specialty
- Setting: Experience or comfort working in an acute care hospital environment; Cerner Acute Care charting experience preferred
- Availability: Ability to meet the schedule expectations (day shift with weekend coverage and holiday requirements) and commit to a 16-week assignment
- Travel readiness: Willingness to work in a travel temporary assignment and comply with non-local candidate requirement (no candidates within 50 miles)

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated on-assignment support
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide assignments across the network
- Extension opportunities if available and applicable

Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore additional occupational therapy openings, apply or browse the Healthforce Healthcare LLC opportunities page: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply

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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