Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed hours

Weekly pay

Cross-site scheduling

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist, General, for a travel temporary assignment in Washington. The position runs 13 weeks with guaranteed 35 hours per week and a weekly pay range of $2,245 to $2,300. The role requires cross-site coverage between two nursing home facilities.

Responsibilities include evaluations, developing treatment plans, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to support discharge planning and resident outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active OT license in WA or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Graduation from an accredited OT program; NBCOT certification preferred or eligible.
• Ability to work in long-term care and manage cross-site coverage.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; collaboration with the team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and develop individualized treatments in long-term care.
• Implement therapies to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, and cognition.
• Use modalities, adaptive equipment, splinting, and document progress.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social work, and activities for discharge planning.
• Coordinate cross-site visits to ensure continuity of care across two facilities.
• Maintain compliant documentation and adhere to policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Adaptability

Education

OT degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Job description

Overview

Occupational Therapist, General, located in Puyallup, WA, starting 11/23/2026 for a travel temporary assignment. The role runs for 13 weeks with guaranteed hours of 35 per week and a weekly pay range of $2,245 to $2,300. Shift is 5x8 days, with a typical schedule from 08:00 to 16:30. Work setting: long-term care facility (nursing home). This is a cross-site assignment within Washington state, requiring daily coordination between two facilities.

Key Highlights

• - Weekly pay: $2,245–$2,300 per week
• - Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• - Contract duration: 13 weeks
• - Shift: 5x8 days, hours 08:00–16:30
• - Start date: 11/23/2026
• - Work setting: long-term care / nursing home environment
• - Assignment structure: shared position across two facilities in WA (3 days at one site, 2 days at the other)

Responsibilities

• - Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for residents in a long-term care setting
• - Implement and monitor therapies aimed at improving activities of daily living, mobility, reach and strength, and cognitive/visual-moments as appropriate
• - Utilize appropriate modalities, adaptive equipment, splinting, and environmental adaptations; document progress in resident records
• - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy, social work, activities) to coordinate care and support discharge planning
• - Manage a cross-site schedule to ensure continuity of care across two facilities, including targeted visits for residents on both sites
• - Maintain compliant documentation and adhere to regulatory standards and facility policies

Requirements

• - Active Occupational Therapist license for the state of Washington, or eligibility to obtain licensure
• - Graduation from an accredited OT program; NBCOT certification preferred or eligible- Ability to work in a long-term care setting and manage cross-site coverage
• - Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to collaborate with an interdisciplinary team
• - Minimum educational background: degree in Occupational Therapy (bachelor’s or higher as required by state)
• - Willingness to travel between two facilities within the assignment and maintain a consistent schedule

Benefits and Support

• - Guaranteed hours and weekly pay as stated
• - Assignment support provided by Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• - Cross-site scheduling coordination to maintain consistent care delivery
• - Dedicated recruiter and travel-support resources for the duration of the assignment

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.