Travel Occupational Therapist – Tucson, AZ - URGENT

TMS; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 119,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for an urgent 13-week contract assignment in Tucson, AZ. The OT will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to inpatients, developing individualized treatment plans to improve independence and ADLs.

The role emphasizes strong clinical reasoning, excellent communication, and teamwork, with weekend availability and a 40-hour work week.

Qualifications

• Current OT license or eligibility for licensure in Arizona.
• Arizona OT License highly preferred.
• Previous acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or rehabilitation hospital experience preferred.
• Strong clinical reasoning and patient-care skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Weekend coverage required.
• Must be available for 40 hours per week.
• Must commit to the 13-week contract.

Responsibilities

• Provide rehabilitation services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to improve functional independence, mobility, and ADLs.
• Collaborate with the care team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with licensure requirements.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Patient-care skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Arizona-licensed candidates

Education

OT degree from accredited program

Active OT license

Arizona OT License highly preferred

BLS Certification

Job description

OT – Occupational Therapist – Tucson, AZ - URGENT

Facility: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson
Location: Tucson, AZ
Address: 2650 N. Wyatt Drive, Tucson, AZ 85712
Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
Start Date: ASAP – Current projected start 10/04/2026, adjustable based on candidate availability
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 5 × 8-Hour Shifts (40 Hours/Week)
Weekend: Weekend availability required
Pay Rate: $57–$60/hour
Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280–$2,400/week
Assignment Type: Travel/Local Contract
Scrubs: Blue
Priority: URGENT – PRIORITY NEED

Job Summary

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) for an urgent 13-week contract assignment.

The Occupational Therapist will provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans designed to improve functional independence, mobility, activities of daily living, and overall quality of life.

Arizona-licensed candidates who are immediately ready to work should be prioritized.

Requirements

Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license or eligibility for licensure in Arizona

Arizona OT License highly preferred

Previous acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or rehabilitation hospital experience preferred

Strong clinical reasoning and patient-care skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Must be available for weekend coverage

Must be able to work 40 hours per week

Ability to commit to the full 13-week contract

Required Credentials

Occupational Therapy degree from an accredited program

Active OT license

Arizona OT License highly preferred

Current BLS Certification

Inpatient rehabilitation/acute care experience preferred

Facility Details

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute of Tucson

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital

40 hours/week

Day shift

Weekend availability required

13-week contract