Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills while working in Arlington, TX at a hospital setting. The role involves evaluating and treating neuro and orthopedic in‑patient rehab patients as well as performing acute evaluations and treatments for orthopedic, telemetry, and ICU patients. Candidates must follow the facility dress and appearance guidelines.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active Texas OT license required to start the assignment. No temporary licenses allowed.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Minimum 2 years of hospital experience. Must have in‑patient rehab and/or acute hospital experience.
Experience with inpatient rehab occupational therapy including neuro and ortho patient evaluations and treatments.
Experience with acute care evaluations and treatments (ortho, telemetry, ICU).
Documentation experience with Meditech preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
2–3 years of combined experience in rehab and/or acute hospital settings preferred.
Prior experience floating to other units as needed preferred.

Assignment Details
Shift hours: 0800–1630.
Weekend schedule: rotating weekends.
Guaranteed hours: 36.
Floating: may be required to float to other units as needed.
Documentation system: Meditech.
Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and responsiveness. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package from day one.
Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
Housing options available.
Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care
Provide in‑patient rehab and acute care occupational therapy services that support patient recovery and functional independence. Maintain clinical documentation and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective care. Adhere to unit policies, attendance expectations, and appearance standards.

Location Highlights
Arlington, TX offers a mix of urban entertainment and outdoor recreation.

The city is home to AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, both within a short drive from central Arlington, and is approximately 20 minutes from downtown Fort Worth and 20–25 miles from downtown Dallas. Nearby attractions include River Legacy Parks with miles of trails and Lake Arlington for water activities, suited for an active or suburban lifestyle.

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.