Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,146 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Mount Vernon (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,500 - 68,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits

Housing stipend

Meals and incidentals

CEU allowance

401(k) plan

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Critical Connection, Inc. is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a position in Mount Vernon, Illinois. The role involves evaluating and treating patients to enhance their functional independence while implementing personalized therapy plans. Applicants must hold a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, with new graduates encouraged to apply. Benefits include competitive weekly pay, medical coverage from day one, housing stipends, and more. This position supports flexibility and professional growth within a patient-centered care environment.

Qualifications

• Active (or pending) state Occupational Therapy license.
• New graduates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence.
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans.
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Schedule: Full-Time | Flexible Scheduling Options

Guaranteed Hours: Yes (varies by assignment)

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide patient-centered therapy services across a variety of clinical environments.

This opportunity supports clinicians seeking flexibility, professional growth, and meaningful patient impact. New graduate OTs are welcome to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients to improve functional independence
• Implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
• Address ADLs, IADLs, mobility, and functional performance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive strategies
• Complete timely and accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active (or pending) state Occupational Therapy license
• New graduates welcome
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay packages
• Guaranteed hours (assignment-dependent)
• First-day medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Housing stipend and meals & incidentals (travel roles)
• License reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (when applicable)
• $1,200 CEU allowance per year
• 401(k) plan
• Disability and life insurance
• Weekly direct deposit

Why Work With Us

• Personalized recruiter support
• Transparent contracts and pay
• Nationwide opportunities
• Clinician-first approach

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18233181. 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: Therapy:OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT),07:00:00-15:00:00