Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,941 per week

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing allowance

Health insurance for family

Life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Referral bonuses

CEU reimbursement

Day 1 benefits

Mobile app access

Tax-free per diems

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 40-hour week assignment in Scotch Plains, New Jersey. Start date 10/05/2026 for 52 weeks with dayshift hours.

The OT must hold a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, be NBCOT-certified, and possess or be in process of licensure in the New Jersey state. CPR certification is required, with at least one year of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and have passed the NBCOT exam.
• Minimum one year of professional working experience
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist / OT or in process for licensure
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care to evaluate medical condition, function, limitations, and rehab potential.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals aligned to patient capacity and tolerance.
• Develops a plan of care for each occupational therapy patient.
• Provide skilled occupational therapy services in accordance with physician orders.
• Assess patient needs, plan, evaluate and modify care to meet therapy goals.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

Skills

Master's degree in OT

NBCOT exam

State OT licensure

CPR certification

1 year experience

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT exam

Current state OT license

CPR certification

Job description

Job Summary

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 10/05/2026

Duration: 52 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission‑certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Occupational Therapist for an assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school.
• Must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and have passed the NBCOT exam.
• Minimum one year of professional working experience
• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist / OT or proactively in the process of the application process for current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist / OT.
• Current CPR certification.
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000
• CEU reimbursement
• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses starting at $500
• On Staff Clinical Support Team
• Access to nationwide travel assignments
• MPX+ Mobile app -24/7 real-time access to jobs, credentials, assignment details, and more
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Employee assistance programs

Duties Responsibilities

• The Occupational Therapist / OT is responsible for the assessment of referred patients that require rehabilitation services which includes: providing direct patient care to assess their medical condition, functional capabilities, limitations and restrictions and potential for rehabilitation.
• Also, the Occupational Therapist / OT will establish and administer a treatment program with specific goals determined according to the patient’s capacity and tolerance.
• Develops a plan of care for each occupational therapy patient.
• Provides skilled occupational therapy services / interventions in accordance with physician orders.
• Assesses patient needs, plans for, evaluates and modifies care to meet goals of occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Key Words

Occupational Therapist , OT, Therapy

Payment Estimates Note

*Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.