Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Occupational Therapist Opportunity

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Terrell, TX. We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in an outpatient setting, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans to restore function and facilitate return to community activities. The clinician will provide education to patients, families, students, and coworkers, document care in accordance with regulatory and clinic requirements, and participate in performance improvement and professional development activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Occupational Therapy state license in Texas required to start the assignment.
• Lymphedema experience required (client-specific requirement).
• Current BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Documentation skills sufficient to complete evaluations, goal writing, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in a timely manner.
• Ability to follow physician orders and work within insurance approvals as needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work within interdisciplinary team and to supervise or direct discipline-specific therapy services as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in outpatient therapy settings.
• Experience participating in student clinical education and mentoring.
• Prior involvement in quality improvement or performance improvement initiatives.

Assignment Details

• Schedule: 5x8.
• Facility type: Outpatient clinic setting (note: candidate may be expected to follow clinic policies and procedures).

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 commitment. You will have access to a benefits package designed for travel clinicians starting on day one.

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

Impacting Patient Care

The Occupational Therapist will complete comprehensive evaluations, develop functional treatment programs, and document care in accordance with state and federal guidelines. The clinician will promote patient and employee safety, participate in competency and performance improvement activities, maintain professional licensure and ethical standards, and contribute to a positive learning environment for students when assigned.

Location Highlights

Terrell, TX offers a mix of historical and outdoor attractions within short drives. Downtown Terrell features the historic Terrell Depot and the Plaza Theater within walking distance of local dining and shopping, while Lake Ray Hubbard is approximately 25 miles west for boating and fishing. The nearby Cascade Caverns and the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex provide opportunities for weekend cultural events and professional sports within a 30–40 minute to 1-hour drive, supporting both quiet suburban and accessible urban lifestyles.

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. Diversity and inclusion are priorities.