Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Boston, MA. 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 inpatient rehab hospital setting. This role involves providing care across inpatient floors, treating patients from birth through elderly age with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical diagnoses.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
Active Massachusetts Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
CPR certification (AHA BLS healthcare provider) required.
At least 1 year of experience in the acute care hospital environment required. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of acute care hospital experience.
Familiarity with acute care hospital workflows, patient handling skills, and transfer techniques.
Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary team members, including nursing, physicians, and case management.

Preferred Qualifications

ICU experience preferred.
Experience working with diverse patient populations preferred.
Experience with EPIC documentation preferred.

Assignment Details

Shift hours: 0800–1600.
Schedule: Monday through Friday.
Productivity goal: approximately 5.2 hours billable in an 8-hour day; typical patient load allows seeing 6–7 patients per day with a patient list of 8–15.
Therapists provide coverage throughout inpatient floors of the hospital.
Department uses dark gray scrubs.

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

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and responsiveness. Benefit details are provided to support your travel assignment.

Weekly, on-time pay.
Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan available.
24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
Competitive referral bonuses.
100% paid housing available.
Travel and license reimbursement options.

Impacting Patient Care

Join a team focused on delivering high-quality inpatient rehabilitation services. The role supports interdisciplinary care, promotes patient functional recovery, and offers experience across a broad range of diagnoses and age groups.

Location Highlights

Boston offers a mix of historic landmarks and accessible recreation options.

The city features the Freedom Trail and Fenway Park within urban neighborhoods, and it is approximately 20–30 minutes from the Charles River and Boston Harbor waterfront areas. Commuters can access MBTA subway and commuter rail lines connecting to nearby towns and the greater New England region. Cultural attractions include the Museum of Fine Arts and the Boston Symphony Orchestra, while nearby parks such as the Arnold Arboretum provide green space within a short drive or transit ride.

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.