Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Puyallup, WA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Occupational Therapist, General, in Puyallup, WA, starts 10/05/2026 for a 13-week travel assignment in a long-term care (nursing home) setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,126 to $2,137, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The role follows a daytime 5x8 schedule (08:00–16:30).

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,126–$2,137 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: Long-term care (nursing home) environment; travel assignment

Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing occupational therapy assessments for residents in the assigned facilities
- Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans to address activities of daily living, functional mobility, and cognitive/perceptual skills
- Provide direct patient care and supervise therapy sessions as appropriate
- Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge summaries in the electronic health record
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to optimize care planning, goals, and referrals
- Ensure patient and staff safety, adhere to infection control practices, and provide education to patients and families
- Participate in care conferences and coordinate discharge planning as needed

Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapist license in Washington state or eligibility for licensure
- Ability to practice in a long-term care setting and adapt to a multi-site assignment
- Strong documentation and communication skills; proficient with standard EHR systems
- Availability to work guaranteed 35 hours per week for 13 weeks
- Willingness to travel between two facilities as part of a shared assignment
- Education: Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program (or equivalent)

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Weekly pay: $2,126–$2,137 per week
- Travel assignment across multiple facilities
- 13-week contract duration
- Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC, including recruiter 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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