Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Traveling Occupational Therapist assignment in High Point, North Carolina. Start date 09/07/2026 for a 13-week contract in a long-term care (nursing home) setting.

Pay & Schedule

• Weekly pay range: $1,851–$1,956
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Shift: 5x8 days (08:00–16:30)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations and ongoing re-assessments for residents with acute care needs within a long-term care setting
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans aimed at improving or maintaining self-care abilities and functional independence
• Deliver evidence-based OT interventions (therapeutic activities, adaptive technique training, and home management strategies) aligned with patient goals
• Document assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and discharge plans in the electronic health record; ensure accuracy and timely submission for reimbursement and regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, therapy colleagues, physicians, social services) to coordinate care and participate in care planning rounds
• Support discharge planning and transitions of care, including caregiver and family education and resources for continued progress

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license in North Carolina or eligibility for NC licensure
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Ability to work in a long-term care/post-acute setting and participate in a travel assignment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; comfortable collaborating with an interdisciplinary team
• Experience in acute care or SNF/long-term care settings preferred

Benefits

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated assignment support throughout the duration of the contract
• Guaranteed hours as stated in the contract
• Fast credentialing assistance to facilitate onboarding

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States. We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings.