Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Boston, MA. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinician to assist patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities in regaining or improving daily skills in an inpatient hospital setting. This role requires clinical confidence in acute care and the ability to work collaboratively with nursing, physicians, and case management teams.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Massachusetts OT license required to start the assignment.
• Valid CPR certification (AHA BLS healthcare provider) required.
• At least 1 year of experience in the acute care hospital environment; 2+ years acute care experience preferred.
• Familiarity with acute care patient handling, transfer techniques, and time management in a fast-paced hospital setting.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• ICU experience preferred.
• Experience with EPIC documentation preferred.
• Experience treating musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical diagnoses preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1600.
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week, no weekends and no major holidays.
• Work setting: Inpatient rehab department providing coverage across inpatient floors; patients range from pediatric to geriatric with diverse impairments.
• Typical productivity goal: approximately 5.2 hours of direct patient care per 8-hour day; clinicians often manage patient lists of 8–15 and typically see 6–7 patients per shift.
• Department attire: dark gray scrubs required.

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Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting the first day of the assignment.

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

Impacting Patient Care

Join a team focused on delivering inpatient rehabilitation services across hospital floors. The role supports interdisciplinary care for patients with a wide range of diagnoses and ages. Clinicians are expected to be self-directed, flexible, and able to multitask while maintaining strong communication with team members to optimize patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Boston offers a mix of historic and recreational attractions within short travel times. The Freedom Trail and Fenway Park are located in central Boston within a short commute, and the Boston Harbor waterfront provides access to ferries and waterfront parks. Nearby urban green spaces include the Boston Common and the Emerald Necklace park system, both within a 15–30 minute commute from most central locations. The city supports a walkable, transit-rich lifestyle with MBTA subway and commuter rail options connecting to regional destinations and Logan International Airport within a 20–30 minute drive.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.