Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruiter and travel support

Credentialing and onboarding assist.

24/7 clinician support and resources

Opportunities for extension and future

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a school-based travel assignment in Federal Way, WA. The position runs 34 weeks starting 10/26/2026, five 8-hour days (08:00–16:00) per week, serving students from elementary through high school. Weekly pay ranges from $2,750 to $3,020 with zero guaranteed hours.

Active WA OT licensure or eligibility is required, with a Master’s in OT. Pediatric experience preferred; collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and strong communication with

Qualifications

• Active OT license in Washington state or eligibility for licensure.
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent).
• Experience in pediatric or educational OT preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy services to students in a school setting, including evaluation, treatment planning, and goal development aligned with IEP objectives.
• Implement and monitor individualized therapy plans; document progress and adjust interventions to optimize functional participation in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, school nurses, SLPs, families, and other specialists to support student participation, motor skills, and daily school tasks.
• Provide targeted interventions to improve fine motor skills, self-care tasks, sensory processing, motor planning, and transitions between activities; maintain progress notes and reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district policies and state regulations; participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team conferences; communicate effectively with families and school staff.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

IEP understanding

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Washington OT license or eligible

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist, General, Federal Way, Washington. This travel - temporary assignment starts 10/26/2026 and runs for 34 weeks in a school-based setting serving students across elementary through high school. Weekly pay ranges from $2,750 to $3,020 per week. There are zero guaranteed hours. Schedule is five days a week, with 08:00–16:00 shifts (7.5 hours per day). Local candidates are preferred.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: $2,750–$3,020 per week
• Contract duration: 34 weeks
• Shift: 8-hour days, 08:00–16:00, Monday–Friday
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Location/Setting: Federal Way, WA; school-based (K–12)
• Guaranteed hours: 0

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive occupational therapy services to students in a school setting, including evaluation, treatment planning, and goal development aligned with IEP objectives.
• Implement and monitor individualized therapy plans; document progress and adjust interventions to optimize functional participation in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, school nurses, speech-language pathologists, families, and other specialists to support student participation, motor skills, and daily school tasks.
• Provide targeted interventions to improve fine motor skills, self-care tasks, sensory processing, motor planning, and transitions between activities; maintain progress notes and reports.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with district policies and state regulations; participate in IEP meetings and multidisciplinary team conferences; communicate effectively with families and school staff.

Requirements

• Active OT license in Washington state or eligibility for licensure
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent)
• Experience in pediatric or educational OT preferred
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with students, families, and school staff
• Comfort working in a school-based setting and adhering to IEP processes

Benefits and Support

• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance
• 24/7 clinician support and resources
• Opportunities for extension and future assignments with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.