Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Job Description

Job Description

Overview
Occupational Therapist – General | Cumming, Georgia, United States | Start 09/14/2026 | 16 weeks | $2,166-$2,303 per week | 40 guaranteed hours per week | Shift: 8-hour days, 8x5 | Setting: acute care hospital | Travel - Temporary Assignment with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,166 to $2,303 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 16 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour days, 8x5
- Start date: 09/14/2026
- Work setting: acute care hospital

Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive occupational therapy for acute care inpatients across a wide range of medical and surgical diagnoses (including ICU, stroke/neurological, orthopedics, and general debility).
- Conduct evaluations, develop goal-directed treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress toward functional goals; coordinate discharge planning with the patient and family.
- Document patient care in the Cerner Acute Care OT department and communicate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective care throughout the hospital stay.
- Optimize function for activities of daily living, mobility, and safety; apply modalities and therapeutic techniques appropriate to acute care settings; contribute to mobility and rehab progression.
- Participate in routine interdisciplinary rounds, ensure accurate progress notes, and maintain compliant, timely documentation; manage a caseload consistent with 40 hours per week.
- Schedule includes 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks and required major/minor holiday coverage per assignment policy; adapt to variations in daily start times (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as needed).

Requirements
- GA licensed Occupational Therapist and NBCOT certification
- BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in an acute care or related specialty
- Experience with Cerner charting in an acute care OT department
- Ability to work in an acute care hospital setting with a variety of diagnoses, including ICU, neurology/stroke, orthopedics, and general debility
- No local candidates within 50 miles of the assignment location (travel requirement)
- Willingness to travel and adhere to assignment schedule, including weekend and holiday coverage

Benefits and Support
- 40 guaranteed hours per week
- 16-week travel assignment with potential for continuation per project needs
- Competitive weekly pay within the stated range
- Dedicated recruiter and assignment support throughout the rotation

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

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