Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care (Travel) in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States.

Start date:

08/10/2026. Estimated duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $1,753–$1,882 per week. Guaranteed hours: 35 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days (08:00–16:30). Assignment in a skilled nursing facility setting with potential float between units as needed.

• Weekly pay: $1,753–$1,882 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 35 hours per week
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 5x8 days, with 08:00–16:30 hours
• Start date:
  
  08/10/2026
• Work setting:
  Skilled nursing facility travel assignment in Silver Spring, MD

• Assess residents with acute care needs and functional limitations to determine therapy goals and treatment plans.
• Develop and implement individualized OT interventions focusing on activities of daily living, mobility, balance, cognition, and upper-limb function.
• Reassess progress regularly, adjust treatment plans, and document outcomes in the chart in a timely and compliant manner.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, PT, physicians, case management) to optimize discharge planning and care transitions.
• Educate residents and families on home exercise programs, safety strategies, and durable medical equipment needs when appropriate.
• Ensure patient and staff safety, apply infection control practices, and align with facility policies and regulatory standards.

• Active Occupational Therapist license (state-specific licensure required; Maryland licensure preferred for this assignment)
• Master’s or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program
• Experience in acute care or skilled nursing environments preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting and float between units as needed
• Strong communication and documentation skills; commitment to patient-centered care

• Travel assignment support from a dedicated recruiter
• Management of scheduling and assignment logistics to support a smooth onboarding
• Ongoing professional support throughout the assignment, including guidance on documentation and care coordination
• Access to resources and tools designed to support successful completion of the travel assignment

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.