Travel Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care - $1,778 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Arlington, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills while working in Arlington, TX. This role is in a hospital setting and supports in-patient rehab and acute-care populations, including neuro and ortho patients.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Texas Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment. No temporary licenses accepted.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience required. Must have in-patient rehab and/or hospital experience.
• Experience performing in-patient rehab OT evaluations and treatments for neuro and ortho patients, and acute-care evaluations and treatments (ortho, telemetry, ICU).
• Experience with Meditech documentation preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in rehab and/or acute hospital settings preferred.
• Prior experience in inpatient rehab and acute care preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1630.
• Weekend schedule: rotating weekends.
• Floating as needed to other units, may float to ante/gyn.
• 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 responsiveness. Benefits are available beginning on day one of the assignment and include:

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

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered occupational therapy in both inpatient rehab and acute hospital settings. This role supports multidisciplinary teams to improve functional outcomes for neuro, orthopedic, and medically complex patients. Documentation and collaboration with nursing and rehabilitation staff are essential to ensure continuity of care.

Location Highlights

Arlington, TX offers both entertainment and outdoor options within short drives. The city is home to a major sports and entertainment district, including a large stadium and theme park within a 10- to 15-minute drive from central Arlington. Nearby River Legacy Parks provides over 1,300 acres of riverside trails and outdoor recreation within a short commute. Dallas and Fort Worth cultural districts are each approximately 20–30 minutes away, offering museums, performing arts, and diverse dining options for an urban lifestyle or weekend exploration.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #446233. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. Our award-winning team is 100% committed to you and to the development and success of your healthcare career. We take pride in being a value-driven company with a social conscious, and we're invested in your future. With Jackson, you'll get the jobs you want most from a company that values patient care as much as you do. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.