Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist - $2,387 per week

American Traveler; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking a Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Vancouver, Washington. The assignment runs 13 weeks, with 40 hours per week on days, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, in a home health setting serving geriatric patients.

Qualified candidates have at least 2 years of home health experience, BLS certification, and Washington state license if applicable. Epic charting experience and OASIS documentation are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of home health OT experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Washington state license required if applicable.
• Experience with OASIS documentation.
• Experience with home exercise programs and patient/family education.
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required, at least one from a supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients in home health OT.
• Develop and manage plans of care.
• Collaborate with patient care team to optimize outcomes.
• May oversee therapy assistants and float within the health system.

Skills

2+ years of experience

BLS certification

Home health OT

OASIS documentation

Education

Washington state license

BLS certification

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Vancouver, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Vancouver, Washington.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Home Health position requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Home health care setting serving a geriatric patient population
• Average daily census of 650 patients
• Patient diagnoses include HF, COPD, wounds, DM, post-surgical, respiratory illness, sepsis, dementia, s/p CVA, and s/p MI
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Block scheduling type
• No call requirements
• Candidates must be willing to float within the health system as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Washington state license required if applicable
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Skills in activities of daily living, adaptive equipment, home assessment, pre-discharge planning, and wheelchair evaluation
• Experience with home exercise programs, lifting and transfer, patient/family education, and safety and injury prevention
• Experience with OASIS documentation
• Two professional references from the past 2 years required, at least one from a supervisor

Additional Information

• Evaluate and treat patients within the scope of Occupational Therapy, determining plan of care and treatment goals
• May provide oversight to therapy assistants, aides, and/or students
• Work collaboratively as part of a patient care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Local candidates are not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 60-mile radius of the facility
• Previous employees of the health system must have been separated for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• RTO must be disclosed and approved at time of submission, with limits depending on offer type
• First-time travelers may be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-781970. 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: Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.