Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Overview
Occupational Therapist, General, located in Puyallup, WA, starting 11/23/2026 for a travel temporary assignment. The role runs for 13 weeks with guaranteed hours of 35 per week and a weekly pay range of $2,245 to $2,300. Shift is 5x8 days, with a typical schedule from 08:00 to 16:30. Work setting: long-term care facility (nursing home). This is a cross-site assignment within Washington state, requiring daily coordination between two facilities.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,245–$2,300 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days, hours 08:00–16:30
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Work setting: long-term care / nursing home environment
- Assignment structure: shared position across two facilities in WA (3 days at one site, 2 days at the other)

Responsibilities
- Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in a long-term care setting
- Implement and monitor therapies aimed at improving activities of daily living, mobility, reach and strength, and cognitive/visual-moments as appropriate
- Utilize appropriate modalities, adaptive equipment, splinting, and environmental adaptations; document progress in resident records
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, social work, activities) to coordinate care and support discharge planning
- Manage a cross-site schedule to ensure continuity of care across two facilities, including targeted visits for residents on both sites
- Maintain compliant documentation and adhere to regulatory standards and facility policies

Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapist license for the state of Washington, or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Graduation from an accredited OT program; NBCOT certification preferred or eligible
- Ability to work in a long-term care setting and manage cross-site coverage
- Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
- Minimum educational background: degree in Occupational Therapy (bachelor’s or higher as required by state)
- Willingness to travel between two facilities within the assignment and maintain a consistent schedule

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and weekly pay as stated
- Assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Cross-site scheduling coordination to maintain consistent care delivery
- Dedicated recruiter and travel-support resources for the duration of the assignment

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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.