Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - $2,379 per week

ARMStaffing; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Housing allowance

Meals

Referral bonuses

401k match

Job summary

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel assignment in Alpena, Michigan. The position requires 40 hours per week with 8-hour daytime shifts, for 13 weeks, starting 10/19/2026.

The travel OT will deliver patient-focused therapy, perform assessments, and coordinate with physicians to implement the plan of care. The role emphasizes supervised practice of OT, outpatient experience preferred, and Michigan licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Experience primarily in outpatient settings, with some acute care experience preferred.
• Supervisory references completed within the last two years.
• Skills checklist current to one year, pertinent to the specialty of Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s function using formal and informal testing to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, and cognitive functions.
• Develop a goal‑specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• Submit a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician and update the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
• Devise a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific, to be discussed with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Educate patients, families, and/or caregivers regarding pathology or condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment.
• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students according to affiliate and regulatory standards.

Skills

Assessment

Treatment planning

Supervisory duties

Education

OT License Michigan

Job description

ARMStaffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Alpena, Michigan.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Occupational TherapistJob Description

This position is responsible for providing patient-focused occupational therapy services. The Occupational Therapist utilizes assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with occupational therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the patient’s function using formal and informal testing to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, and cognitive functions.
• Develop a goal‑specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patient’s tolerance to carry out the treatment plan as prescribed.
• Submit a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician and update the plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status.
• Devise a schedule of treatment that is frequency and duration specific, to be discussed with patients, families, and caregivers.
• Educate patients, families, and/or caregivers regarding pathology or condition, treatment alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment.
• Provide supervision for Occupational Therapist Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students according to affiliate and regulatory standards.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Experience primarily in outpatient settings, with some acute care experience preferred.
• Supervisory references completed within the last two years.
• Skills checklist current to one year, pertinent to the specialty of Occupational Therapy.

Schedule

This position guarantees a 40-hour work week with 8-hour shifts and requires one weekend per month (Saturday).

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

We’re not the only ones who think ARMStaffing should be your first choice. Here’s why:

• SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms – 2019
• SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. – 2023
• Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley – 2022, 2023
• Perfect scores for 'Name, Not a Number' and 'Recruiters' Personalities' on Highway Hypodermics
• We’ve earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing 15 years strong and counting!

Contract & local rates may vary based on location and applicant residency. Ask your ARMStaffing recruiter for details!

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About ARMStaffing

Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places the most qualified medical professionals in the industry, including: local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire personnel.

As a leader in medical staffing, we cover every segment of the healthcare market and take pride in our ability to exceed our clients' expectations. We accomplish this through our total dedication to our clients and field associates, our over 15 years of experience, a strong and diverse poor of medical professionals, and the high level of loyalty of our internal staff.

We also make it a point to develop and maintain close relationships with staffing and office managers to ensure clear communication and proper placements based on the client's criteria. This allows us to tailor our services to best suit the staffing needs of our clients, while placing our employees in positions that match their abilities and preferences.

Our goal is to offer unparalleled service to our valued healthcare clients, regardless of facility size or location, and to maintain a top-notch workforce of qualified, dedicated and medical professionals.

The Experts in Healthcare Recruiting

• Local and travel contracts
• Temp-to-perm employment
• Direct-hire personnel
• Per Diem
• Staffing for every segment of the healthcare industry including, RNs, LPNs, and CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals
• Long-term contracts, block scheduling and per diem staffing options
• 24-Hour customer service and on-call support 365 days a year
• Full-time, registered nurse on staff to provide screening, background, and reference checks
• Long-term and temporary career options with outstanding employee benefits
• Medical Benefits
• Company-matched 401K