Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,178 per week

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in East Chicago, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Occupational Therapist - Day Shift

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule

Day shift, working 5 days a week.

Job Description

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, develops, administers, directs, and supervises OT treatment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines. This role requires a commitment to patient and employee safety, working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' level of functioning and develop appropriate treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Participate in discharge planning, including patient and family education and necessary equipment recommendations.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and students in the application of OT techniques.
• Maintain compliance with documentation requirements, including daily progress notes and treatment plans.
• Promote safety by adhering to guidelines for patient handling, infectious diseases, and workplace safety.
• Demonstrate effective communication with patients and their families, ensuring their understanding of treatment processes.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and participate in team conferences.
• Manage time effectively while accommodating patient scheduling and conflicts.
• Promote a team-oriented environment, demonstrating a strong customer service attitude at all times.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• BLS Certification required prior to first shift.
• Valid and current state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the field.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We're not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here's why:

• SIA's Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA's Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We've earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

ARMStaffing Job ID #37306440. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OT:Occupational Therapist,07:00:00-15:00:00

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K