Travel Occupational Therapist Job
Occupational Therapist | LTC - Nursing Home | Puyallup, Washington, US
Start date: 05/11/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,974-$2,106 per week | Guaranteed hours: 35 per week | Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)
This is a travel, temporary assignment in a long-term care setting with a shared rotation across two sites, providing rehabilitation services to adult residents.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay range: $1,974–$2,106 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Setting: Long-term care / skilled nursing care
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive OT assessments for residents to identify functional limitations and rehabilitation goals.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on activities of daily living, mobility, upper-extremity function, and cognitive/psychosocial goals as appropriate.
- Deliver direct therapy to residents, monitor progress, adjust treatment plans, and document outcomes in the medical record.
- Collaborate with an interprofessional team (nursing, PT, speech, social work) to coordinate care, participate in care planning, and support discharge planning when applicable.
- Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and equipment use; ensure proper documentation for reimbursement and regulatory compliance.
Requirements
- Current Occupational Therapist license in Washington state (or eligibility for licensure to practice in WA)
- Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (OTR not required here, but a licensed OT is expected)
- Ability to work in a shared assignment across two long-term care sites, with a 3-day/2-day rotation
- Strong clinical assessment, documentation, and communication skills
- Comfort delivering rehabilitation services in a geriatric, long-term care setting
Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours per week
- 13-week travel assignment with potential continuation discussions during hiring
- Dedicated support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the assignment
- Structured onboarding and ongoing credentialing assistance
- Flexible, clinician-focused travel staffing experience
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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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