Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview Occupational Therapist, Acute Care travel position in Dilkon, Arizona. Start date: 08/17/2026 for a 13-week assignment. Weekly pay range: $2,538–$2,663 per week. Shift: 4x10 Flexible. Setting: a critical access hospital environment with a strong outpatient orthopedic emphasis and pediatric capabilities. This travel temporary assignment offers a fast-paced, hands-on OT role with a focus on delivering specialized care across a predominantly outpatient clinic caseload, while remaining adaptable to acute care needs. Compliance groundwork is required 2 weeks prior to start. Key Highlights - Location: Dilkon, AZ - Specialty: Occupational Therapy in outpatient orthopedic care with pediatric capabilities - Start date: 08/17/2026 - Contract duration: 13 weeks - Weekly pay: $2,538–$2,663 per week - Guaranteed hours: 30 hours per week; 40 hours scheduled - Shift: 4x10 Flex (or alternative schedule as preferred) - Setting: Outpatient-focused orthopedic care within a facility serving acute care needs Responsibilities - Evaluate patients across orthopedic conditions and design individualized OT treatment plans to support functional goals - Implement and adjust therapy programs, document progress, and determine appropriate discharge or referral plans - Provide therapy interventions for a broad caseload, including pediatric clients, within an outpatient-focused clinic - Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care plans, medical stability, and discharge planning - Educate patients and families on therapeutic exercises, safety, and home programs; promote adherence and self-management - Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record and adhere to compliance standards Requirements - Minimum 3 years of occupational therapy experience - Demonstrated ability to manage a mixed outpatient ortho caseload with pediatric considerations - Flexibility to work either 4x10-hour shifts or 8-hour days, based on candidate preference - Ability to meet the start date and complete required compliance two weeks before start - Travel-ready and capable of operating within a hospital-based outpatient clinic environment Benefits and Support - Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment - Competitive weekly pay aligned to the travel market - Guaranteed hours as outlined in the contract terms - Assignment extension opportunities may be discussed based on performance and program needs Find more opportunities If this opening isn’t a perfect fit, you are invited to explore additional OT roles and other opportunities available at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: <https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply> PAY DISCLAIMER Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. 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