Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,445 per week

Critical Connection, Inc.; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

First-day benefits (medical/dental/vision)

Housing & travel stipends

License reimbursement

$1,200 CEU allowance

401(k) and disability coverage

Job summary

Critical Connection, Inc. is looking for a passionate travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Hot Springs, South Dakota. This position focuses on helping patients regain independence after hospitalization within a skilled nursing facility.

The role involves evaluating and treating various functional and cognitive impairments, ensuring patient-centered care. Competitive pay and first-day benefits are offered, coupled with housing and travel stipends. Ideal for recent graduates as well as experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Active (or pending) state OT license.
• Experience in SNF preferred but not required.
• New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with functional, cognitive, and physical impairments.
• Address ADLs, IADLs, upper-extremity rehab, and adaptive strategies.
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, and case management.
• Complete accurate documentation and discharge planning.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Functional and cognitive evaluation

ADL assistance

Education

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Critical Connection, inc is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) passionate about helping patients regain independence following hospitalization or illness in a skilled nursing setting.

This role focuses on functional recovery, ADLs, and safe discharge planning. New grads encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

• Evaluate and treat patients with functional, cognitive, and physical impairments
• Address ADLs, IADLs, upper‑extremity rehab, and adaptive strategies
• Provide 1:1 patient‑centered care
• Collaborate with PT, SLP, nursing, and case management
• Complete accurate documentation and discharge planning

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active (or pending) state OT license
• SNF experience preferred, not required

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• First‑day benefits (medical/dental/vision)
• Housing & travel stipends
• License reimbursement
• $1,200 CEU allowance
• 401(k) and disability coverage

Critical Connection, inc Job ID #18459457. 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:OT SNF/ALF,07:00:00-15:00:00