Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist
11 days ago
Newton
American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Newton, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Occupational Therapist, • Discipline: Therapy, • Start Date: 05/31/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 40 hours per week, • Shift: 8 hours, days, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Days, 5x8hrs, • Hours: 40 hrs/wk, • Start Date: May 31, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Home health setting with patient care provided in patients' place of residence, • Service area covers communities including Lynn, Nahant, Saugus, Chelsea, East Boston, Revere, and Winthrop, • Patient population ranges from pediatric to geriatric, with a variety of diagnoses including injury, disease, and disability, • Day shift schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, • Travel required within the assigned geographic service area, • Epic used for chartingRequirements, • Active Massachusetts OT license required — no conditional or pending licenses accepted; license required if applicable, • Minimum 1 year of certified home care OT experience, • Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care, rehab, or home care as an OT, • AHA certifications required, • Proficiency with computer software required; experience with handheld patient care devices preferred, • Epic EMR experience preferred, • Strong customer service skills and ability to work with diverse populations, • Excellent verbal, written, and electronic communication skills, • Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing situations, • 2 professional references required for consideration, • Flu vaccine required; no religious or medical exemptions acceptedAdditional Information, • Provide occupational therapy services to patients in their home, addressing cognitive and/or physical impairments, • Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, and allied health professionals to identify needs and coordinate care, • Manage technical, environmental, and financial resources as part of the care plan, • Candidates with a permanent residence within 60 miles of the Boston area are eligible to apply as local candidates, • No validated parking available at Boston locations; public parking is available at candidate's expense; other locations may also have parking costs, • Time and attendance tracked via UKG/Kronos With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.