Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,486 per week

TalentBurst, an Inc 5000 company; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst, Inc. seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Canaan, CT. The role focuses on in-home outpatient rehabilitation for older adults, with a flexible schedule across settings.

The 13-week assignment requires 40 hours per week, 8-hour shifts, with a start date of 12/15/2026. You will participate in team-based care and ensure high-quality patient outcomes in the home setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to/from patients’ residences.
• Experience in in-home/outpatient rehabilitation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel per state requirements.
• Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, including clinical and billing documentation.
• Attend and contribute to patient care, staffing conferences, and related meetings.
• Refer patients to other disciplines to address comprehensive needs.
• Consult with rehabilitation team and physicians to select appropriate therapies.
• Adapt plans of care to individual patient needs.
• Promote safety and eliminate hazards; order supplies as needed.
• Maintain and repair equipment; ensure patient-first service in care delivery.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

OT license

Job description

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Canaan, Connecticut.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 12/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Title: Occupational Therapist
Length of assignment: 13 Weeks
Shift:08:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Minimum guarantee: 40 Hours
Location: Canaan, CT
Job Description:

The Occupational Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in an independent living facility.Allows the Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, they direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• As necessary or applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, including clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work-related meetings.
• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team, including the community physician, to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures, synthesizes information and interprets examination findings in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design a plan of care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services.

Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:

• cognitive skills
• muscle strength
• coordination
• endurance
• mobility
• perceptual abilities
• sensory awareness
• sitting and standing tolerance
• balance
• activities of daily living
• joint protection
• work simplification
• orientation
• physical agent modalities
• low vision
• falls risk management
• medication management
• health and wellness
• community integration and reintegration
• Case Management skills in the home and community space

• Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
• Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
• Must have a valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation to and from the patients' residence.

JOB SKILLS

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

COMPLIANCE

• Complies with applicable legal requirements, standards, policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program, Standard/Code of Conduct, Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
• Participates in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to supervisor, Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as requested, in quality assurance and process improvement activities.

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About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top‑notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.