Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Travel Occupational Therapist Opportunity in Houston, TX

Make a meaningful difference as a travel occupational therapist in Houston, TX. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate occupational therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily living skills while gaining experience in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Current, active, unrestricted occupational therapist license for the State of Texas.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience with inpatient rehabilitation preferred.
• Familiarity with common rehab equipment: hoyer lifts, wheelchairs, rollators, NuStep, gait training devices, hospital beds, bed/chair alarms, oxygen tanks, pulse oximeters, and blood pressure machines preferred.
• Experience using Meditech EMR preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience.
• Strong time management and interpersonal skills.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 08:00–17:00.
• Shift days: Prefer schedule Tuesday through Saturday; possible alternating weekends.
• Unit: Inpatient Rehabilitation, 20 beds, typical patient ratios 4–6.
• May be required to float to acute care or outpatient areas as needed.
• EMR used: Meditech.
• Typical duties: OT evaluations and daily treatments.

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

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We respect your time and commitment. Benefits begin the first day of assignment.

• 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

Provide occupational therapy services in an inpatient rehabilitation setting to support patient recovery and functional independence. Work within an interdisciplinary team that includes PT, OT, SLP, RNs, and therapy technicians. Contribute to evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge planning using established unit policies and procedures.

Location Highlights

Explore Houston's cultural and recreational attractions within reasonable travel times. Houston offers access to the Museum District and Hermann Park within a 15–25 minute drive, and the Buffalo Bayou Park waterfront and downtown theater district are within 10–20 minutes from central locations. Enjoy diverse dining and cultural neighborhoods such as Montrose and the Heights, with multiple light rail and major highway connections for commuting and regional travel.

EEO Statement

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 associates.