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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. 

    
Job Info Location Weekly Pay (sort)
OT - Occupational Therapist »
16 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Plentywood MT $3120
OT - COTA »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta GA
Start Date: ASAP
Griffin GA $2080
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Ukiah CA
Start Date: ASAP
Ukiah CA $2693
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: 12/09/2024
Staples MN $2040
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Baker City OR $1840
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: 12/09/2024
Woodstock VA $2120
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington TX
Start Date: ASAP
Cleburne TX $1984
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Woodstock VA $2120
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Galesburg IL
Start Date: ASAP
Galesburg IL $2200
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont CA
Start Date: ASAP
Mill Valley CA $2282
OT - Occupational Therapist »
12 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Ardmore OK
Start Date: ASAP
Ardmore OK $2160
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8

Start Date: ASAP
Little Falls MN $2080
OT - Occupational Therapist »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA
Start Date: 03/10/2025
San Jose CA $1928
OT - COTA »
13 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Salem OR
Start Date: ASAP
Keizer OR $1232
OT - Occupational Therapist »
12 weeks - Days 8
Metro Area: Portland ME
Start Date: ASAP
Brunswick ME $2388

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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.