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Traveling Occupational Therapy Jobs

Occupational therapists work with individuals of all ages in a highly individualized manner. They evaluate the needs of the individual across his specific daily environments and then create a customized plan of intervention to improve functioning and wellbeing. Quantifiable goals are established; frequent assessments are conducted to determine the effectiveness of the treatment plan. 

    
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OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Woodstock VA $2160
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Albuquerque NM
Start Date: 01/06/2025
Albuquerque NM $2638
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Rushville IL $2200
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Rutland VT
Start Date: 12/30/2024
Rutland VT $2640
OT - COTA »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Damariscotta ME $2160
OT - COTA »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Salinas CA
Start Date: ASAP
Monterey CA $1447
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Salinas CA
Start Date: 01/02/2025
Monterey CA $2210
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Bremerton-Silverdale WA
Start Date: ASAP
Silverdale WA $2360
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Winchester VA-WV
Start Date: ASAP
Winchester VA $2160
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Enid OK
Start Date: ASAP
Enid OK $2680
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Cincinnati-Middletown OH-KY-IN
Start Date: ASAP
Montgomery OH $2211
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Portland ME
Start Date: ASAP
Portland ME $2468
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Clovis NM
Start Date: ASAP
Clovis NM $2600
OT - COTA »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Salem OR
Start Date: ASAP
Keizer OR $1220
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Philip SD $2800

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This estimated weekly gross pay is based on the specified number of hours per week and includes available stipend amounts. Traveler eligibility is subject to company policy, as well as additional regulations and laws.

Requirements for Occupational Therapy Travel Jobs

  • Occupational therapists are often required to hold an American Heart Association BLS. They may also obtain an AHA ACLS or PALS depending on specialization.
  • Many occupational therapists choose not to specialize or specialize informally, meaning that they frequently care for patients of a specific age or case type but do not hold formal certification of this specialization. Those who do choose to pursue formal certification can do so through The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), which offers these nine specializations:
    • Board Certification in Gerontology (BCG)
    • Board Certification in Mental Health (BCMH)
    • Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP)
    • Board Certification in Rehabilitation (BCPR)
    • Specialty Certification in Driving and Community Mobility (SCDCM)
    • Specialty Certification in Environmental Modification (SCEM)
    • Specialty Certification in Feeding, Eating, and Swallowing (SCFES)
    • Specialty Certification in Low Vision (SCLV)
    • Specialty Certification in School Systems (SCSS)

More Information About Occupational Therapist Travel

An occupational therapist is an allied professional who helps individuals improve motor and cognitive functions, thereby increasing their independence and ability to function within the home, school, workplace, or community.

Occupational Therapist Travel Job Description

Occupational therapists may specialize in a specific patient type (i.e. pediatrics or individuals recovering from stroke) or see a variety of patients. They also often instruct caretakers or family members in caring for and supporting patients.

Occupational Therapist Pay

An Occupational Therapist is very well compensated in the United States. According to salary.com, the average salary of a staff OT is $90,083 for the year 2021. Just like many other professions, this number depends on experience, education, location and demand. In addition to the pay of a Traveling Occupational Therapist, they receive a full travel benefits package - while expanding their CV and experiencing new clinical settings which enhances their level of experience and money-earning potential.