Travel Occupational Therapist

The Employee Connect
  • Grand Haven, Michigan
  • $53.69–$55.69 Per Hour
15 days ago

Job Description

Travel Occupational Therapist
Location: Grand Haven, Michigan
Shift/Schedule: Full-time, 13-week travel assignment, shifts per unit needs
Pay/Compensation: $53.69 to $55.69 per hour

About the Role

A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking a Travel Occupational Therapist in Grand Haven. You will help patients regain independence in daily activities and self-care. This 13-week assignment suits a licensed OT who builds rapport with patients quickly.

Assignment Details
  • Contract assignment, 90 days with possible extension
  • Work setting: onsite
  • Openings: 1
  • Anticipated start: within the next two to three weeks
  • Candidates must live 60 or more miles from the facility
Core Responsibilities
  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Teach daily living, self-care and adaptive techniques
  • Recommend and train patients on adaptive equipment
  • Track progress and adjust plans as patients improve
  • Document evaluations, treatments and outcomes accurately
  • Coordinate care with physicians, nurses and therapy staff
Required Qualifications
  • Active OT license (Michigan or compact)
  • Master's or doctoral degree in occupational therapy
  • Current BLS certification
  • Strong evaluation and documentation skills
  • Must reside 60 or more miles from the facility (travel requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior travel or contract therapy experience
  • Board certification or specialty training
  • Experience with Epic or similar EMR systems
  • Experience with a varied adult patient population
  • Strong references from recent rehab managers
  • Flexibility to adjust schedules when the unit needs support
Work Environment
  • Fast-paced clinical unit with an established care team
  • Clear orientation to unit policies, systems and workflows
  • Strong focus on patient outcomes and documentation standards
  • Schedule confirmed before your assignment begins
  • Collaborative therapists, nurses and support staff
Who Thrives Here
  • Experienced clinicians who adapt quickly to new units
  • Professionals who put patient safety first on every shift
  • Team players who communicate clearly during handoffs
  • Self-starters comfortable learning new charting systems
  • Travelers who enjoy new cities and new colleagues
  • Clinicians who stay calm and focused under pressure
Benefits & Pay
  • Pay: $53.69 to $55.69 per hour
  • 13-week travel contract
  • Contract employment through The Employee Connect
  • Clear assignment dates with a possible extension
  • Fast, simple application and interview process
  • Dedicated recruiter support from application through assignment end
Screening Questions
  1. Do you hold an active Michigan or compact OT license?
  2. How many years of recent occupational therapy experience do you have?
  3. Do you live at least 60 miles from Grand Haven, Michigan?
How to Apply

Apply today with your current resume. A recruiter from The Employee Connect will review your background, contact qualified candidates quickly, and walk you through next steps, including interviews, onboarding requirements and your start date. Please include your most recent experience, any licenses or certifications, and your availability so we can match you quickly.

Numbers & Facts

LocationGrand Haven, Michigan
Salary$53.69–$55.69 Per Hour

Skills

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Documentation Standardsunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Health Informaticsunmatched
  • Healthcare Providersunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Occupational Therapyunmatched
  • Patient Assessmentunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Patient Safetyunmatched
  • Project Trackingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Treatment Planunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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