Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,815 per week in Independence, MO

Occupational Therapist
Location: Independence, MO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: $1,815 per week
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 858174


Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,815.63



Job Title


Travel Occupational Therapist

Location


Independence, MO | Inpatient Rehab

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | Days | 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 12-Week Assignment | Expected start late June 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and treatments on an inpatient rehab unit (16 beds) within a Level 2 Trauma Center
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility
• Utilize rehab gym equipment and standard rehabilitation supplies in the delivery of patient care
• Document patient care using the Meditech EMR system
• Maintain a patient ratio of approximately 4-5:1 on the rehab unit
• Participate in weekend rotation (approximately 1 weekend every 6 weeks), with flex days off on weekdays when working weekends

• Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license - candidates without licensure will not be considered
• Minimum 2 years of occupational therapy experience
• Ability to fulfill a 12-week travel assignment

• Experience in acute care and/or inpatient rehabilitation settings
• Familiarity with rehab gym equipment and standard inpatient rehab procedures

• Join an engaged team that values recognition through employee of the month programs and team-building initiatives
• Work within a well-established inpatient rehab unit supported by an active department employee engagement group