Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,621 per week

About the Role

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Waltham, Massachusetts. This full-time or part-time role focuses on rehabilitation therapy services in a day shift schedule.

Responsibilities

• Partner with residents and care providers to maximize functional abilities and independence in daily activities.
• Perform evaluative and therapeutic procedures under physician orders.
• Establish therapeutic plans of care with functional long- and short-term goals.
• Provide ADL training including bathing, dressing, oral care, and hair care.
• Assist with ambulation, mobility, positioning, and transfers using proper body mechanics and mechanical lifts as needed.
• Consult with referring physicians and healthcare team regarding therapeutic and discharge needs.
• Attend pertinent team meetings.
• Monitor and modify treatment plans based on resident progress.
• Recommend and provide instruction on assistive devices.
• Provide education to residents and caregivers and document responses to teaching.
• Refer residents to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants as applicable and collaborate with other therapy professionals.
• Comply with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations.
• Supervise assistant-level staff as appropriate.
• Provide mentorship to new staff during orientation.
• Maintain department cleanliness and follow infection control procedures.
• Maintain required licenses, certifications, and complete annual compliance courses.
• Use EMR for documentation of evaluative and therapeutic interactions.

Requirements

• Current, active OT license in the state of Pennsylvania (required).
• BLS certification (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy (required); Master’s or Doctorate (preferred).
• Prior experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facility (preferred).
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English.

Schedule

• 13-week assignment starting August 31, 2026.
• Day shift, 5x8-hour days per week.
• 40 hours per week.

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

We offer thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, with attentive recruiters who align positions with your career aspirations and personal requirements. Benefits include premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, a generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and 24/7 support with access to in-house clinicians.