Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

HealthForce Healthcare; Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 5,005,000 - 5,369,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter

24/7 travel support

Onboarding & credentialing assistance

Clinical-support team

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC seeks an Occupational Therapist — General for a travel assignment in Canaan, CT. 13 weeks, 35 hours weekly, 08:00–16:30, in a long-term care setting, with weekly pay of 2,130–2,260.

Must hold CT OT license and degree; geriatric/long-term care experience preferred. Travel readiness, strong communication and documentation skills required; a dedicated recruiter and ongoing support are provided.

Assignment starts 12/01/2026; familiarity with regulatory compliance is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active CT OT license required.
• Degree from an accredited OT program required.
• Geriatric/long-term care experience preferred.
• Ability to travel for assignments and work a 5x8 day schedule.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and develop individualized plans for residents.
• Provide and supervise OT services to improve daily living, mobility, and cognition.
• Implement therapy sessions, monitor progress, adjust plans as needed.
• Document progress in medical records and communicate with the team.
• Educate residents and families on goals and home exercise strategies.

Skills

Strong communication

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

OT degree from an accredited OT program

OT license in Connecticut

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist — General, located in Canaan, Connecticut. This travel assignment begins on 12/01/2026 for 13 weeks in a long-term care nursing home setting. Weekly pay is $2,130 to $2,260, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The schedule is 5x8 days, with shifts from 08:00 to 16:30. This role is a temporary travel assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Overview

Occupational Therapist — General, located in Canaan, Connecticut. This travel assignment begins on 12/01/2026 for 13 weeks in a long-term care nursing home setting. Weekly pay is $2,130 to $2,260, with guaranteed hours of 35 per week. The schedule is 5x8 days, with shifts from 08:00 to 16:30. This role is a temporary travel assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,130–$2,260 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, 08:00–16:30
• Start date: 12/01/2026
• Setting: Long-term care nursing home

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for residents
• Provide and supervise OT services to improve activities of daily living, mobility, and cognition as appropriate
• Implement therapy sessions, monitor progress, and adjust plans based on resident response
• Document progress in the resident’s medical record and communicate findings with the interdisciplinary team
• Educate residents and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and safety strategies
• Ensure care is delivered in compliance with applicable regulations and facility policies

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license in Connecticut
• Degree from an accredited OT program
• Experience in geriatric or long-term care settings preferred
• Ability to work a 5x8 day schedule and participate in travel-based assignments
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and 24/7 travel support
• Assignment onboarding and ongoing support throughout the assignment
• Assistance with credentialing and administrative processes
• Access to resources and guidance from a clinical-support team during the assignment