An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
Overview Occupational Therapist — Acute Care travel assignment in Helena, Montana. Start date 09/14/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,904-$1,922 per week with 36 guaranteed hours. Day shift in a long-term care (LTC) nursing home setting.
Key Highlights Weekly pay:
$1,904-$1,922 per week Guaranteed hours: 36 per week Contract duration: 13 weeks
Shift:
Days Start date: 09/14/2026
Setting:
Long-term care nursing home Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop treatment plans to address activities of daily living, mobility, safety, and functional performance in a LTC environment. Deliver individualized, goal-focused rehabilitation interventions; monitor progress and adjust goals in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. Document assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharges in the resident's medical record in compliance with regulatory standards. Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapy teammates, and case managers to support discharge planning and continuity of care. Educate residents and families on rehabilitation strategies, adaptive equipment, home safety, and strategies to maintain gains after discharge. Requirements Active occupational therapy license in the United States (state-specific licensure to be determined) Graduation from an accredited OT program (OTD/MSOT) or equivalent; eligibility to sit for the licensing exam Ability to work in a day shift and commit to a 13-week travel assignment with 36 hours per week Strong communication and teamwork skills; experience collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team CPR/BLS certification or willingness to obtain before start date Prior acute care or skilled nursing setting experience preferred or demonstrated adaptability for LTC environments Benefits and Support Dedicated recruiter support throughout the assignment 24/7 assignment support and point of contact Onboarding and credentialing assistance to facilitate start Travel coordination and assignment logistics support Find more opportunities Find additional occupational therapy openings from Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. If this role isn't a fit, explore other travel OT opportunities in acute care and related settings through the Hiring Organization URL above.
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