Travel Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Pediatric and Behavioral Health -$2,541 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to support inpatient pediatric and behavioral health patients, providing evaluations, individual treatments, and groups to help patients ages 4–18 regain or improve daily skills while working within a multidisciplinary rehab team in Somerville, MA.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Massachusetts OT licensure required prior to start.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Experience in inpatient pediatric and/or behavioral health settings required. Must have experience with pediatric behavioral health and working with neurodevelopmental and/or psychiatric diagnoses (age group 4–18).
• Ability to complete OT evaluations, provide group and individual treatments, and work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to accept local candidates within a 50-mile radius as specified by the client (local rate differential may apply). This is a client requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred.
• MS/OTD preferred.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1600 (primary schedule).
• Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts.
• Some schedule flexibility required; possible Saturday coverage with a weekday day off.
• Possible holiday coverage including Labor Day.
• Assignment setting: inpatient pediatric/behavioral health rehab (candidate may be required to provide services across units as directed).

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. The assignment includes access to a comprehensive benefits package.

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

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join as an Occupational Therapist to provide evaluations, groups, and individual treatments in an inpatient pediatric and behavioral health setting. Contribute to a multidisciplinary team and support patients with neurodevelopmental and psychiatric diagnoses. Your role will influence functional outcomes and patient quality of life.

Location Highlights

Somerville, MA offers convenient urban access and cultural attractions. Somerville is adjacent to Cambridge and within a short commute to downtown Boston, with access to the MBTA Red Line and multiple bus routes. The area provides diverse dining and arts districts such as Assembly Row and Davis Square, and is near outdoor options including the Mystic River Reservation and Middlesex Fells Reservation within a 10–15 minute drive. The location fits a suburban-urban lifestyle with walkable neighborhoods, local craft breweries, and proximity to higher education institutions like Harvard and MIT in Cambridge.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #445832. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Jackson Therapy Partners

Delivering a lifetime of opportunities in both contract and permanent positions, Jackson Therapy Partners™ connects highly skilled therapy and education professionals with rewarding careers at more than 1,300 rehab facilities, schools, outpatient clinics, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities every year. 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. Jackson Therapy Partners is part of the Jackson Healthcare® family of companies.