Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills while working in an outpatient rehabilitation setting in West Branch, MI.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Michigan Occupational Therapist license required. LARA must state Active Michigan/MI Occupational Therapist License.
• Minimum experience: Primarily acute care with some outpatient experience is required.
• Active American Heart Association BLS certification required.
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years are required.
• Work history and skills checklist current to 1 year, pertinent to Occupational Therapy, required for profile documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience delegating and supervising Occupational Therapy Assistants, aides, and students.
• Experience developing and documenting individualized treatment plans and goals using formal and informal assessment measures.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
• 40-hour guarantee.
• Weekend requirement: No weekends.

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 impacting patient care. You will have access to a comprehensive benefits package available starting your first day.

• 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

This Occupational Therapist position delegates responsibility to Occupational Therapy Assistants and aides. Responsibilities are patient-focused and include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures. Typical duties include performing formal and informal testing to evaluate function; developing goal-specific treatment regimens; documenting plans of care and updating them as patient status changes; coordinating treatment schedules with patients, families, and clinical staff; educating patients and caregivers regarding conditions and interventions; and providing supervision for OTAs, aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.

Location Highlights

West Branch, MI offers access to outdoor recreation and community amenities within a short drive. Alger County and the nearby Huron-Manistee National Forest provide hiking and boating within approximately 30–60 minutes. The area offers local parks, community events, and regional access to the Saginaw Bay shoreline roughly 45–60 minutes away, supporting a suburban to rural lifestyle with opportunities for fishing, trails, and seasonal outdoor activities.

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.