Travel Occupational Therapist

Travel Occupational TherapistWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide high-quality rehabilitative care across a variety of healthcare settings. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve functional independence, restore daily living skills, and enhance overall quality of life.Key Responsibilities:Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and functional assessments.Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician referrals.Provide therapeutic interventions to improve activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), upper extremity function, coordination, cognition, and fine motor skills.Recommend adaptive equipment, splints, orthotics, and environmental modifications to maximize patient independence.Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve rehabilitation goals.Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs, adaptive techniques, safety precautions, and energy conservation strategies.Maintain accurate evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of patient care.Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies.Adapt quickly to new facilities, workflows, and patient populations while maintaining exceptional patient care.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.Active Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the state of practice.Current BLS certification required.Minimum 1 year of recent Occupational Therapy experience preferred.Strong knowledge of rehabilitation principles, therapeutic interventions, adaptive equipment, and functional assessment techniques.Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills.Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred.Preferred Qualifications:Previous travel healthcare experience preferred.Experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, skilled nursing facilities (SNF), home health, or long-term care settings.Experience treating orthopedic, neurological, geriatric, pediatric, post-surgical, and medically complex patients.Strong adaptability and ability to integrate quickly into new clinical environments.Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.