Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient - $2,526 per week

About the role

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week travel assignment at an outpatient therapy clinic in Pittsfield, Maine. The role involves treating outpatient orthopedic and neuro cases, including strokes, TBI, shoulder injuries/surgeries, pain, deconditioning, hand and elbow injuries, tendonitis, and wrist fractures.

• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM with some flexibility in start/end times
• 40 hours per week, no weekend rotation, call, or holiday coverage required
• No floating required
• Department includes 3 PTs, 3 OTs, and 1 COTA
• EMR: Cerner Millennium
• Minimum 2 days of orientation provided with preceptor support
• Up to 7 days of RTO can be approved
• Dress code: business casual (no jeans except Fridays), closed-toed shoes required, no graphic t-shirts, professional scrubs without graphics or logos
• On-site parking available
• Flu vaccination required for clearance to start (medical exemptions only)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat outpatient patients in an orthopedic and neuro setting
• Utilize modalities such as ultrasound, e-stim, exercise bike and treadmill training, and strength training equipment

Requirements

• Current OT state licensure (compact or Maine license required if applicable)
• BLS certification
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient OT experience (first-time travelers considered with 5+ years of overall experience and outpatient experience)
• Proven competency to evaluate and treat outpatient patients

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

Pay

Pay package is based on 8-hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Shift: Days, 5x8 hours per week
• Start Date: September 7, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks