Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Newport (VT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed weekly hours

Weekly pay

Travel onboarding support

Job summary

Healthforce seeks an Occupational Therapist (General, travel assignment) for a 13-week posting in Newport, Vermont. Start date is 10/26/2026 with weekly pay between $2,444 and $2,638 and guaranteed 36 hours per week in a Skilled Nursing Facility.

You will perform comprehensive assessments, develop individualized plans to improve self-care and mobility, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Vermont license and OT degree are required, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active VT OT license or eligibility for VT licensure.
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (Master’s or Doctorate).
• Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility setting.
• Strong assessment, documentation, and treatment-planning skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving self-care, mobility, and functional independence.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions, including activities and modalities tailored to residents’ goals.
• Document progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate residents and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and safety strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social work staff to support discharge planning and transitions of care.

Skills

OT assessment

Documentation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist, General, travel assignment in Newport, Vermont, United States. Start date 10/26/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,444–$2,638 with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift details include a 08:00–16:30 schedule and a 4x9 pattern with an additional 4-hour shift as described in the assignment notes. Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay range: $2,444–$2,638 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift details: 08:00–16:30; 4x9 schedule and a 4-hour shift
• Start date: 10/26/2026
• Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for residents in a skilled nursing setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans aimed at improving self-care, mobility, and functional independence.
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions, including activities and modalities tailored to residents’ goals.
• Document progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and communicate findings to the interdisciplinary team.
• Educate residents and families on therapy goals, home exercise programs, and safety strategies.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, and social work staff to support discharge planning and transitions of care.

Requirements

• Active OT license in Vermont or eligibility for Vermont licensure
• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program (Master’s or Doctorate)
• Ability to work effectively in a skilled nursing facility setting
• Strong assessment, documentation, and treatment-planning skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits and Support

• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Weekly pay: $2,444–$2,638
• 13‑week assignment with a start date of 10/26/2026
• Travel and onboarding support through 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.