Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,970 per week

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Housing allowance

Group health insurance

401(k) matching

Credentialing fees covered

Travel reimbursement

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Meridian, Mississippi. The role requires 40 hours per week, with dayshift hours and travel between facilities as needed.

Start date is 10/05/2026, and compensation includes travel reimbursements and housing options. The ideal candidate holds a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, is NBCOT-certified, and currently licensed in the state or in the process.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess referred patients requiring rehabilitation services and provide direct patient care.
• Establish and administer a treatment program with goals based on patient capacity.
• Develop plan of care for each occupational therapy patient.
• Provide skilled OT services/interventions per physician orders.
• Assess needs, plan, evaluate and modify care to meet OT goals.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate patient goals.

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT exam passed

Job description

MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Meridian, Mississippi.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Occupational Therapist

Discipline: Therapy

Start Date: 10/05/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Agency: MedPro Healthcare Staffing

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

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.
• Assess 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.

We believe no one cares more for caregivers than we do. Our mission is simple: you focus on your patients, and we’ll take care of the rest.

As a Joint Commission-certified leader in temporary and contract healthcare staffing since 1983, MedPro has proudly connected nursing and allied travelers with top healthcare facilities across the nation. With thousands of job opportunities available nationwide, we make it easy to find assignments that align with your goals and lifestyle.

Our on-staff clinical support team—alongside a compassionate group of experienced recruiters—provides hands‑on guidance every step of the way. From Day 1 medical benefits and a 401(k) plan to personalized career support, we’re committed to ensuring every professional we serve feels valued, cared for, and empowered to succeed.

Guided by a CEO who is a Registered Nurse, MedPro is built on a foundation of clinical insight and genuine compassion for the caregiving community. Through The MedPro Experience we deliver travel assignments that are rewarding, memorable, and designed to help you DREAM big, EXPLORE often, and ACHIEVE greatness.

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• 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
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Tax Free Per Diems, Housing Stipends and Travel Reimbursements
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching

Equal Opportunity Statement

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employmentwithout attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Key Words

Occupational Therapist , OT, Therapy

Additional Information

*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.

MedPro Job ID #a0Fcx00000cHUNBEA4. 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 Therapy.