Occupational Therapist Travel
Listed compensation
up to $2,385
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Your future role at a glance
- Location: Local and national travel options are available dependent on need
- Facility: Multiple Ascension acute care hospitals
- Department: Ascension Premier Staffing - Occupational Therapy
- Schedule: Day Shift | 40 hours per week
- Gross Rate up to $2,385 per week
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- How you’ll make an impact in this role
- Assess and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits.
- Evaluate independent living skills to design safe, effective plans of care, including treatment type and frequency.
- Execute treatment plans using appropriate modalities, document progress, and modify care plans as needed.
Educate patients and caregivers on deficits, assist with discharge planning, and provide guidance on adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians according to regulations and practice standards.
What minimum requirements you’ll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR)
- Drivers License preferred.
Education
Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred.
Additional Preferences
- 1 + years of recent experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Benefits that help you thrive
- Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
- Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
- Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
- Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
- Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more
- Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
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Key Responsibilities
Assess and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and psychosocial deficits while designing effective plans of care. Oversee certified occupational therapy assistants and technicians while educating patients and caregivers on adaptive equipment and discharge planning.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree and BLS certification within 30 days of hire. At least 1 year of recent experience as an Occupational Therapist is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 55% have no call, 55% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Missouri is 90.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.1% of Missouri clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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