Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Start date: 11/23/2026. This 13-week travel assignment in Tacoma, Washington emphasizes hands-on rehabilitation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centered care in a skilled rehabilitation environment.

About the role

• Weekly pay: $2,530–$2,632
• Guaranteed hours: 35 per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Daytime, 5x8 schedule (08:00–16:30)
• Work setting: Skilled rehabilitation environment

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations and ongoing reassessments for residents to determine therapy needs and goals
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on activities of daily living, mobility, cognition, and safety
• Deliver therapy sessions, therapeutic activities, and training to promote independence; provide caregiver and family education
• Document assessments, goals, treatment progress, and discharge planning in the resident’s chart; communicate findings to the care team
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, adjust plans, and support smooth transitions and discharge planning
• Ensure patient safety and apply infection control, adaptive equipment recommendations, and evidence-based interventions; monitor progress and adjust approaches as needed

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license to practice in Washington State (or eligibility to obtain)
• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• 1 year of related OT experience in acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, or SNF settings preferred
• Ability to work a 35-hour minimum per week on a daytime shift (08:00–16:30)
• Strong communication, documentation, and collaboration skills; comfort working in a multidisciplinary environment

Benefits

• Guaranteed hours as specified in the assignment
• Ongoing assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate a smooth start
• Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
• Extension opportunities based on performance and need

Pay

Weekly pay ranges from $2,530 to $2,632.

Schedule

• Daytime, 5x8 shift (08:00–16:30)
• Guaranteed 35 hours per week