Job Description
Overview
Occupational Therapist, General, in Newport, Vermont, United States. This travel assignment starts January 1, 2027 and runs for 13 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,429 to $2,510 per week, with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 5x8 days, with 08:00–16:30 daily. Work will be in a skilled nursing care setting serving residents requiring rehabilitation and daily living support.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,429–$2,510 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour shifts, 08:00–16:30
- Start date: January 1, 2027
- Setting: skilled nursing care environment in Newport, VT
- Travel - temporary assignment
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for residents and develop individualized treatment plans to improve activities of daily living, mobility, and functional independence.
- Implement evidence-based interventions, monitor progress, and adjust plans to maximize functional outcomes.
- Collaborate with the interprofessional team including nursing, speech therapy, physical therapy, social work, and case management to ensure coordinated care.
- Document evaluation findings, treatment progress, and discharge recommendations in the resident’s medical record; communicate with families and care teams as appropriate.
- Participate in discharge planning and provide caregiver education to support ongoing rehabilitation in the home or care setting.
Requirements
- Active occupational therapy license in Vermont or eligibility to obtain licensure per state requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a skilled care setting and with an interprofessional team
- Strong documentation and communication skills
- Willingness to participate in a 13-week travel assignment and adhere to the assigned shift schedule
- Professional commitment to resident-centered care and quality outcomes
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and ongoing travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Housing options or housing support where available
- Opportunity for extension based on agency needs and performance
- Nationwide assignments available through the organization
- On-site and remote resources to assist with questions during the assignment
- Referral bonus opportunities may be available through the employer
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Remote work, Shift work