Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,990 to $2,190 per week in Mount Vernon, IL

Occupational Therapist

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Agency: Jackson Therapy Partners

Pay: $1,990 to $2,190 per week

Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours

Contract Duration: 11 Weeks

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Jackson Therapy Partners to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Mount Vernon, Illinois, 62864!

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 a skilled nursing facility in Mount Vernon, IL.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Illinois 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.
• Experience with ADL retraining, adaptive equipment recommendations, and documentation in electronic medical records preferred.
• Ability to manage caseloads and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift: Days.
• Shift Hours: 08:30–16:30.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8.
• Floating: Split assignment across facilities within the local region (candidate must be willing to travel between sites).
• Assignment Length: 12 weeks.

Location Highlights

Mount Vernon provides regional outdoor access and small-city amenities within southern Illinois. The city is located near Rend Lake, approximately 20–25 minutes by car, offering boating and fishing opportunities and campground facilities. Downtown Mount Vernon features the Cedarhurst Center for the Arts and local dining within a short drive from the facility, providing an urban-suburban lifestyle fit. Interstate 64 runs through the area, allowing commutes of about 1.5 hours to Evansville, IN and just over 2 hours to St. Louis, MO, supporting easy regional travel and weekend excursion options.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefits include access to medical plans, 401(k) options, recruiter support, referral opportunities, housing assistance options, and travel and license reimbursement where applicable.

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.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

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. 

Award Winning Recruiters Who've Got Your Back

Our Best of Staffing recruiters are known industry-wide for their transparency, their integrity, and their around-the-clock availability. Whether this is your first-assignment or you're a seasoned traveler, you get an on-boarding team that ensures your credentialing and on-site requirements are ready to go for your first day. Enjoy worry free assignments with a friend for a recruiter.

Competitive Pay with Comprehensive Benefits

Healthcare professionals are the heartbeat of Jackson, so we always work to provide competitive, easy to understand travel and benefits packages. Your goals are at the center of everything we do, so you’ll always be in charge of your job search, with a Recruiter here to support and advise you.

Best of Staffing - Talent 2019 - 2024
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