Travel Occupational Therapist - Weekly Pay

The VIOS Clinic; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Continuing education

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

The VIOS Clinic is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide therapy services in an acute care setting. You will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and help patients improve daily living skills while supporting families and care teams.

Responsibilities include evaluating environments, instructing on equipment use, documenting progress, and coordinating with healthcare professionals during daytime shifts for travel assignments across diverse clinical settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months of OT experience; new grads encouraged.
• Valid NBCOT-OTR certification.
• Current state-specific OT license.
• BLS certification is required.
• Solid knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend and stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' medical history and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Assist patients in improving daily living skills in Acute Care.
• Evaluate home and workplace environments for safety and accessibility.
• Educate families and employers on therapy goals and equipment use.
• Document patient progress accurately and communicate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Physiology knowledge

Pathology knowledge

Medical terminology

Assessment skills

Education

NBCOT-OTR certification

State-specific license

BLS certification

Job description

Role:

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) providing therapy services in an acute care setting.

Key Responsibilities:

Assess patients' medical history, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, assist patients in improving daily skills, evaluate home and workplace environments, educate families and employers, recommend and instruct on equipment use, and document patient progress accurately.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum of 6 months of experience (new grads encouraged), valid NBCOT-OTR certification, state-specific license, BLS certification, strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology, ability to stand, walk, bend, and stoop for extended periods.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to work 8-hour daytime shifts, perform evaluations, develop treatment goals, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams.

This role offers competitive pay, benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, continuing education, and guaranteed hours, with the opportunity for travel healthcare professionals to contribute to patient care across diverse settings.