Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job
Occupational Therapist – Acute Care in Plentywood, Montana. Start on 08/31/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a hospital-based therapy department with inpatient and outpatient services. Weekly pay range is $2,216 to $2,322 per week, with 35 guaranteed hours per week. Shift: Days. This assignment supports OT coverage across acute care inpatient care, outpatient clinics, and related rehabilitation services.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,216–$2,322 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: 08/31/2026
- Setting: Hospital-based therapy department with inpatient and outpatient services
- Location: Plentywood, Montana
- Housing assistance provided for the assignment
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Provide OT interventions for orthopedic, neurological, developmentally delayed pediatric, and musculoskeletal populations to maximize functional independence.
- Participate in inpatient hospital care, nursing home care, outpatient clinic services, and, where needed, home health visits and school-based activities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary rehab team (including PT and SLP) to coordinate goals, discharge planning, and patient education.
- Document progress, outcomes, and compassionate patient education in charting and communications in accordance with regulatory and department standards.
- Adapt activities and modalities to the patient’s current level of function and safety, including documentation of progress toward discharge goals.
Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapist license in good standing (US), with eligibility for practice in the appropriate jurisdiction as required for this assignment.
- Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or similar settings; ability to work across inpatient, outpatient, and home health contexts.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work effectively in a busy, multidisciplinary environment.
- Ability to perform OT assessments and deliver interventions across pediatric, orthopedic, and neurological populations as described in the role.
- Willingness to travel for a 13-week assignment and work the scheduled daytime shift.
Benefits and Support
- Housing assistance for the assignment
- 35 guaranteed hours per week throughout the 13-week contract
- Travel support and organizational resources provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- Competitive weekly pay aligned with the stated range
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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