Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

Healthforce; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 121,000 - 123,000; Full time

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Assignment support provided by Health?

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a cross-site travel assignment in Washington state. The role runs 13 weeks at two facilities, with a shared schedule and 35 hours per week, typical shift 08:00–16:30.

You will coordinate care across sites and document progress in resident records.

Qualifications

• Active OT license for WA 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and develop treatment plans for residents in long-term care.
• Implement therapies to improve ADLs, mobility, strength, and cognition as appropriate.
• Utilize modalities, adaptive equipment, splinting and environmental adaptations; document progress.
• Collaborate with nursing, therapy, social work and activities for coordinated care and discharge planning.
• Manage cross-site schedule to ensure continuity of care across two facilities.
• Maintain compliant documentation and adhere to policies.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Graduation from accredited OT program

NBCOT certification (preferred or eligible)

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