Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We seek a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills while exploring a new location in Aberdeen, SD. This assignment is at a skilled nursing facility and focuses on long-term care and restorative therapy.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active South Dakota Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
Experience working in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred.
Client requires clinicians with experience providing restorative therapy and activities of daily living (ADL) training preferred.
Recent experience with documentation in electronic medical record systems preferred.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility (Long-Term Care).
Shift Name: Days.
Shift Details: day.
Assignment Length: 13-week contract.
Guaranteed hours requirement noted by client: 36 hours per week.

Location Highlights

Aberdeen offers outdoor recreation and regional cultural attractions within reasonable drives.

The city is near Lake Aberdeen and Wylie Park, both offering walking trails and boating within a 10-minute drive, and it is approximately 90 miles from the Missouri River and Lewis and Clark Recreation Area for extended outdoor trips. The downtown district includes the Dacotah Prairie Museum and the Holgate Center for performing arts, both within a short commute from the facility, supporting an urban-suburban lifestyle with local events and community festivals. Public transit and regional bus services provide connections to surrounding towns, and Aberdeen Regional Airport offers regional flights within reasonable travel times for weekend travel. The area suits clinicians who prefer a quiet to moderate-paced lifestyle with access to lakes, parks, and community amenities within short drives.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will provide more information.

Weekly, on-time pay.
Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.
24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
100% paid housing available.
Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Options include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career tools for therapy professionals.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.