Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,933 per week

TotalMed; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Continuing Education

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied seeks a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The OT will work 35 hours per week with a 7-hour daytime shift and travel as needed.

Requirements include 1 year of OT experience (6 months may be considered for exceptional cases), BLS, NBCOT-OTR certification, and state licensure. This role involves evaluating patients, creating treatment plans, and coordinating with families and employers, with documentation per guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience required; exceptional candidates with 6 months may be considered
• Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR certification with state licensure
• OT should be able to stand and walk for long periods and have knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology
• TotalMed Allied job ID #1502013 and travel assignment details are provided

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and observe performance
• Evaluate patient condition and needs
• Develop and implement treatment plans with goals and activities
• Assist patients with tasks and assess home/work environments
• Educate family and employers on accommodations
• Recommend equipment and provide usage instructions
• Document patient progress per guidelines
• Maintain timely documentation for billing and reporting

Skills

Experience in OT

Stand/walk long periods

Documentation

Education

NBCOT-OTR Certification

State licensure

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 11/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 35 hours per week
• Shift: 7 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist (OT) for an immediate travel opening in Pittsfield, MA. OT should have 1 year of experience; for an exceptional candidate with an appropriate background, 6 months of experience may be accepted. Read below for additional requirements.

Tasks

As an OT, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Review patients' medical history, ask the patients questions, and observe them doing tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's condition and needs.
• Develop a treatment plan for patients, identifying specific goals and the types of activities that will be used to help the patient work toward those goals.
• Help people with various disabilities perform different tasks.
• Evaluate a patient's home or workplace and, on the basis of the patient's health needs, identify potential improvements.
• Educate a patient's family and employer about how to accommodate and care for the patient.
• Recommend special equipment and instruct patients on how to use that equipment.
• Assess and record patient's activities and progress for patient evaluations, for billing, and for reporting to physicians and other healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and/or insurance guidelines.

Requirements

Must have 6 months of experience; however, new grads are encouraged to apply. Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.

Occupational Therapists should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. OTs must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: BLS, NBCOT (OTR), 2 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Allied Job ID #1502013. Pay package is based on 7 hour shifts and 35.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1