Travel Occupational Therapist

Category Therapy - Hospital - OT Job Type Travel Embrace your next professional journey in vibrant Irving, TX, a city blending high energy with Southern hospitality. This travel opportunity offers you the chance to experience the dynamic healthcare landscape of critical illness and rehabilitation while enhancing your expertise in occupational therapy within a hospital setting. Immerse yourself in a region celebrated for its culture, cuisine, and easily accessible adventures, providing enriching downtime between fulfilling workdays. Take your skills to the next level by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, learning new approaches to therapy, and navigating workplace practices that will expand your resume. This position provides an invaluable platform to refine your leadership abilities through supervising students and new staff, while contributing to patient recovery in meaningful ways.

Schedule/Hours:

Travel assignment (specific schedule provided upon interview)

Desired Experience & Qualifications:

Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist (OT) Experience in hospital-based therapy, ideally with critical illness and rehabilitation patients Strong understanding of patient and staff safety practices Demonstrated ability to work effectively on interdisciplinary teams Supervisory and mentoring experience with students and new hires is a plus

Key Responsibilities:

Assess, plan, and implement effective therapy based on physician orders and patient needs Promote safety awareness, adhering to protocols for patient handling, environmental hazards, and infection control Participate actively in team meetings, patient discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration Oversee and mentor Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and students Maintain detailed, timely documentation complying with hospital and department standards Educate patients and families, ensuring an understanding of treatment plans and equipment usage Uphold superior service and ethics in all patient and peer interactions

Benefits & Perks:

Premium travel compensation and tax-advantaged stipends Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) plan Travel assistance and support throughout your assignment Resume-building experience with exposure to varied workplace cultures and leadership styles Assurance of job security in a high-demand specialty Opportunities to explore Irving and nearby attractions during time off Elevate your career while discovering new places and broadening your professional influence. Apply today and make your next assignment an inspiring step forward! Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled