Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,964 to $2,164 per week in Kewanee, IL

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Illinois Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility required. Candidate must have prior experience managing caseloads in long-term care or rehabilitation settings.
• Current documentation of professional liability insurance as required by facility policy.
• Ability to split assignment and float between multiple nearby skilled nursing facilities as needed. (Client requires coverage across two facilities in Kewanee, IL and one facility in Toulon, IL.)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in occupational therapy preferred.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility
• Shift Name: Days
• Shift Details: Days 08:30–16:30
• Work Schedule: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week
• Candidate will split assignment between multiple nearby facilities within the region and must be willing to travel between sites.

Location Highlights

Discover Kewanee, Illinois and nearby attractions. Kewanee is adjacent to the Rock River and is approximately 30 miles southwest of Peoria, offering a suburban lifestyle with access to regional urban amenities. The area is within a one-hour drive of Starved Rock State Park and Matthiessen State Park, providing hiking, waterfalls, and canyon scenery for outdoor recreation. The nearby city of Peoria offers cultural venues such as the Peoria Riverfront Museum and a regional airport with commercial flights, supporting convenient transit options. The region suits clinicians seeking a quiet, small-town setting with routine outdoor adventure and reasonable access to urban services.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter to provide more information. Benefits available to travelers include medical benefits options, 401k matching plans, recruiter support, referral bonuses, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement where eligible.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.