Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,757 per week

Supplemental Health Care; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings

CEU courses access

Job summary

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for an acute care assignment in Independence, Missouri. This opportunity supports hospital contracts with competitive weekly pay and flexible travel options to fit your goals.

You will hold Missouri OT licensure, maintain BLS, and bring at least 1 year of experience. The contract is 12 weeks with potential extension, offering full medical/dental/vision benefits and 401(k) options.

Qualifications

• Must hold Missouri Occupational Therapy licensure.
• BLS certification required.
• At least 1 year of OT experience in acute care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Help patients regain and maintain skills for independence.
• Provide OT treatment and patient care per facility guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and caregivers.
• May delegate and supervise OT assistants.

Skills

BLS

Missouri OT license

Communication skills

Job description

Supplemental Health Care is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Independence, Missouri.

Job Description

Ready for your next acute care opportunity? Supplemental Health Care is hiring Occupational Therapists for exciting hospital contracts in Independence, Missouri. Whether you want to travel or stay local, we’ll help you land an assignment that fits your goals.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Missouri
• BLS
• Experience: Minimum 1-year as an Occupational Therapist
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Contract Details

• $1,604 - $1,757 per week*
• 12-week contract with possibility of extension
• Acute care setting

Key Responsibilities

• Occupational Therapists will help patients regain as well as maintain the skills they need to live and work independently
• Occupational Therapists will provide OT treatment and patient care according to facility guidelines
• Occupational Therapists will need to have effective communication skills for working with patients, their families, and other caregivers.
• Occupational Therapists may be asked to delegate and supervise occupational therapist assistants

What We Offer

• Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance!
• Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
• SHC's Share the Care referral program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry.
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a wide range of investment options.
• Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University.

Supplemental Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates, including veterans and those with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. SHC will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law. To learn more, visit www.shccares.com/eeo

Supplemental Health Care Job ID #1541187. 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: Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Setting

About Supplemental Health Care

At Supplemental Health Care, a simple belief in the power of caring guides a unique commitment to world‑class service in healthcare staffing. For 40 years, we’ve supported talented professionals pursuing their life calling in hospitals, schools, home health, corrections, behavioral health, and other settings. At SHC, we inspire vital connections and enrich lives and inspire better outcomes.

As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.

We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.

For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.