Travel Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility - $1,950 per week

Job Description & Requirements

Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Ducktown, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Occupational Therapist
• Discipline:
  Therapy
• Start Date:
  
  04/22/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing facility with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily living skills while exploring a new location.

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long‑term care setting preferred.
• Experience with ADL retraining, transfers, and use of durable medical equipment preferred.
• Client requires competency with documentation in electronic medical records preferred.
  
  Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with patients and families.

• Facility type:
  Skilled Nursing Facility.

Ducktown, TN offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within a short drive. The town sits near the Cherokee National Forest and is approximately 30–40 minutes from the Ocoee River, known for whitewater rafting and outdoor adventure. The Chattanooga metropolitan area is about a 1-hour drive and provides urban amenities, cultural attractions such as the Tennessee Aquarium, and regional airport access.

Local lifestyle is rural and outdoors‑oriented with opportunities for hiking, fishing, and scenic drives along nearby state routes.

We value your commitment. A comprehensive benefits package is available starting day one.

• Weekly pay and payroll support.
• Medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Referral bonuses and travel and license reimbursement options.
• 100% paid housing available for eligible travelers.

Join a team as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Options include direct hire, temp‑to‑hire, and travel contracts. A recruiter will contact qualified applicants with additional information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.