Travel Occupational Therapist General Job

About the role

Occupational Therapist, General position in Fernley, Nevada, United States. This is a travel‑based temporary assignment with an inpatient‑oriented care setting that has a home‑care oriented scope.

Pay

Weekly pay: $2,525–$2,691 per week.

Schedule

• Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
• Shift length: 8‑hour shifts
• Start date: 10/05/2026
• Contract duration: 14 weeks

Benefits

• Travel coordination and recruiter support through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
• Credentialing and onboarding assistance

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments; identify patient needs and appropriateness for therapy
• Develop, implement, and revise a Plan of Care (POC); complete progress notes and related clinical documentation
• Assess and facilitate range of motion, strength, coordination; determine need for adaptive equipment and environmental modifications; fabricate and maintain adaptive equipment and hand splints
• Evaluate patient occupational performance across self‑care, work, leisure and rest; assess sensory‑motor, psycho‑social, and cognitive‑perceptual components; consider environmental and cultural factors
• Apply infection control and universal precautions; maintain accurate records; communicate care information to physicians and caregivers while protecting confidentiality
• Accept clinical assignments within scope of education and competence; collaborate with the interdisciplinary team
• Provide education to patients and families; support safety and function in daily activities; coordinate with physicians and other health professionals
• Perform equipment troubleshooting and basic maintenance; support procurement and setup of occupational therapy tools as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Current state license as an Occupational Therapist (OT) – Required
• CPR certification – Required
• Current driver’s license – Required
• Reliable transportation and valid insurance – Required
• Two years of experience as an OT in an acute care or rehabilitation setting – Required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program – Required
• Ability to work in a home‑care oriented environment; travel locally; flexible schedule