Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,560 per week

About the role

TNAA TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in Danbury, Connecticut. This full-time position requires 40 hours per week, with 10-hour day shifts.

Responsibilities

• Review patients' medical history, ask questions, and observe tasks to evaluate conditions and needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with specific goals and activities to help patients regain daily living skills.
• Assist patients with various disabilities in performing tasks.
• Evaluate patients' homes or workplaces and recommend improvements based on health needs.
• Educate patients' families and employers on accommodations and care.
• Recommend and instruct on the use of special equipment.
• Assess and record patient progress for evaluations, billing, and reporting to healthcare providers.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation following state and insurance guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of experience (new graduates are encouraged to apply; exceptional candidates with appropriate backgrounds may be considered).
• BLS certification and NBCOT-OTR National Certification with state-specific licensing.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lean, or stoop for long periods without difficulty.
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education opportunities
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Benefits start on day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 10-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About the company

TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency specializing in placing nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across all 50 states. The organization focuses on matching highly skilled staff with facilities to ensure adequate staffing and a better patient experience, particularly in short-staffed settings.