Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,217 per week

TotalMed; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Tacoma, Washington. The OT will work 35 hours per week across 7-hour day shifts, with travel-focused duties and a tax-free stipend potentially included.

Ideal candidates have 1 year of experience, with new grads encouraged to apply. BLS and NBCOT-OTR licensing with state registration are required. This role emphasizes evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education, with comprehensive documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have BLS and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state licensing.
• 1 year of OT experience preferred; new grads may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history and observe tasks to assess needs.
• Evaluate condition and create a treatment plan with specific goals.
• Help patients with activities and assess home/work environments for improvements.
• Educate family and employer on care and accommodations.
• Document progress and care following guidelines.

Skills

BLS certification

NBCOT-OTR

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Patient education

Education

NBCOT-OTR Certification

Job description

Job Details

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Tacoma, Washington.

• 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 Tacoma, WA. 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.

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. TotalMed Allied Job ID #1486625. Posted job title: Occupational Therapists - OT THER - Travel

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), 1 Year

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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

About TNAA 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.