Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Lacey, WA. We seek a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing setting regain or improve daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Washington State Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing or long-term care settings preferred.
• Experience with ADL training, adaptive equipment, and functional mobility in geriatric populations preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ADL kitchen and bathroom training setups and working with gait training equipment.
• Familiarity with therapy tech support or supervising rehab techs preferred.
• Experience with virtual reality therapy systems is a plus.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 8-hour day shift.
• Float Required: No.

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. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning 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 available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Join as an Occupational Therapist to provide skilled rehabilitation services in a supportive team environment. The facility offers a large, well-equipped therapy gym with gait training equipment, power mat tables, parallel bars, a full ADL kitchen and bathroom, and support from rehab technicians. Your role will focus on improving functional independence and quality of life for a high volume of skilled patients.

Location Highlights

Experience easy access to outdoor recreation and regional urban centers. Lacey is approximately 1.5 hours south of Seattle and within commuting distance of Olympia. The area offers hiking and mountain biking trails in nearby state parks, downhill skiing within a two-hour drive, and freshwater fishing opportunities on local lakes. The region provides a suburban lifestyle with access to waterfronts, community parks, and cultural venues in Olympia and Tacoma.

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.