Travel Occupational Therapist - $1,994 per week

About the role

Travel Occupational Therapist position in State College, Pennsylvania. Specialty: Occupational Therapist. Discipline: Therapy. Start date: ASAP. Duration: 13 weeks. Schedule: 40 hours per week, 8‑hour day shifts. Employment type: Travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations to assess students' functional abilities and identify individualized treatment needs.
• Develop, implement, and document individualized treatment plans, including participation in the development and revision of IEPs.
• Provide direct occupational therapy services to students in grades K–12+ to support academic success and independence.
• Evaluate sensory‑motor, neuromuscular, psychosocial, and cognitive‑perceptual skills that impact student performance.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and interdisciplinary team members to support student progress and achieve educational goals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, current professional licensure, and all required continuing education in accordance with agency and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Certified by the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• Valid state Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience working with children with autism preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Housing allowance: weekly per diem for eligible travelers.
• Credentialing reimbursements: support for licensure and certification costs.
• 401(k) with matching: retirement savings program with 4% matching vested immediately.
• Weekly pay via direct deposit.
• Referral bonuses up to $750.
• Clinical support: ongoing professional guidance and mentorship.

Pay

Weekly estimated pay is based on 40 hours per week and includes projected hourly wages plus weekly housing, meals and incidental per diems for eligible clinicians. The pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

40 hours per week, 8‑hour day shifts.