Travel Occupational Therapist

Travel Occupational Therapy in Rockford, IL

This travel Occupational Therapist job in Rockford, IL with Advantis Medical is a 13-week travel Occupational Therapist contract at Swedish American Hospital. This role pays $2,590 per week and follows a Days shift with a 5x8 schedule. In this travel Occupational Therapist job, you will support patient care through specialty-specific clinical services, perform assessments and treatments within your scope of practice, document patient progress, operate relevant medical equipment, and collaborate with physicians and the broader care team to help deliver quality patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Facility: Swedish American Hospital
• Location: Rockford, IL 61104
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Days (5x8)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' functional, cognitive, and daily-living needs and establish individualized treatment plans and goals
• Deliver occupation-based interventions that rebuild independence in self-care, home, and daily activities
• Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment, energy-conservation techniques, and home and activity modifications
• Reassess progress and adjust each plan of care as patients advance, directing and collaborating with Occupational Therapy Assistants and the interdisciplinary team

Travel Occupational Therapy Requirements:

• 2+ years of recent Occupational Therapy experience.
• Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
• Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
• Weekly Direct Deposit
• $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Explore Rockford, IL

Rockford's expanding medical network gives allied clinicians a solid base for contracts in northern Illinois. Local facilities like OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center and Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital anchor the clinical landscape and generate demand in their attached diagnostic labs and outpatient imaging centers. Travelers tend to appreciate the affordable cost of living and the short commute to the historic downtown on time off. The city's position also makes it easy to widen an assignment search or plan a weekend in nearby hubs like Chicago, Madison, and Janesville, all an easy drive out. A Rockford placement strikes a workable balance of stable institutional support and practical Midwest access, which suits a temporary contract well.

Travel Allied Health Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for clinicians. We are dedicated to connecting clinicians with the best travel jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the "Gold Standard" in clinician care—not only by securing your first job but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.