- Overview Occupational Therapist – Acute Care, West Branch, MI, travel assignment.
- Start date 06/29/2026 for 13 weeks.
- Weekly pay range $2,102–$2,235 with a 40-hour guaranteed workweek.
- Schedule follows a 5-day pattern: Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:30 PM and Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM, in an acute care environment with some outpatient exposure.
- This assignment is for a traveler, requiring relocation within a 50-mile radius policy and out-of-area candidates only.
- Date posted 05/19/2026; valid through 09/28/2026.
Key Highlights • Weekly pay
- $2,102–$2,235
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift pattern: 5 days per week; Mon–Thu 8:00 AM–5:30
- PM,
- Fri 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Setting: acute care environment with some outpatient exposure
- Fast credentialing and dedicated travel support
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient function by performing formal and informal assessments to determine skeletal, neurological, respiratory, cardiovascular status, development, social, and cognitive function.
- Develop goal-specific treatment regimes based on assessment data and patient tolerance; implement interventions as prescribed.
- Submit written treatment plans to be included in the plan of care, coordinate with the physician, and cosign verbal orders for occupational therapy assistants as needed.
- Devise a schedule of treatment (frequency and duration) and coordinate with patient, family, and clinical support staff.
- Educate patient, family, and caregiver regarding pathology, prognosis, and rationale for treatment; supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, Home Health Aides, and students per affiliate and regulatory standards.
Requirements
- Active Michigan Occupational Therapist License (LARA) – REQUIRED
- Active American Heart Association BLS Certification – REQUIRED
- OT experience, primarily in acute care with some outpatient exposure – REQUIRED
- Ability to work in an acute care setting and follow physician orders within the plan of care
- Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years – REQUIRED
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius from the assignment location; local candidates will not be considered
Benefits
- and Support
- Guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay
- Housing assistance available
- Fast credentialing process - 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Referral bonus up to $1,000
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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.
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