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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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Metro Area: Kodiak AK
Start Date: 05/20/2024
Kodiak Island AK
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: Flagstaff AZ
Start Date: ASAP
Tuba City AZ
OT - 10 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: Modesto CA
Start Date: ASAP
Modesto CA
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont CA
Start Date: ASAP
San Francisco CA
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: Sacramento--Arden-Arcade--Roseville CA
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Carmichael CA
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Metro Area: Clearlake CA
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Lakeport CA
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Metro Area: Salinas CA
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King City CA
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Metro Area: Napa CA
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Napa CA
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Metro Area: Miami-Fort Lauderdale FL
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Coral Springs FL
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Metro Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta GA
Start Date: ASAP
Cumming GA
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: St. Louis MO-IL
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Alton IL
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: St. Louis MO-IL
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Alton IL
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: Jacksonville IL
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Jacksonville IL
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: Ottawa-Streator IL
Start Date: ASAP
Peru IL
OT - 13 weeks - Days  $$ »
Metro Area: Fond du Lac WI
Start Date: ASAP
Mason City IA

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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.