Travel Occupational Therapist Job

TLC•Scottsbluff, NE

About The Position

Step into a dynamic Travel Occupational Therapist role that blends clinical excellence with the thrill of diverse settings and meaningful patient impact. In Scottsbluff, Nebraska, you’ll apply expert OT skills to support patients across the lifespan, helping them regain independence, participate in meaningful activities, and navigate daily challenges with confidence. Beginning on 02/23/2026 for a defined term of weeks with guaranteed 40 hours per week, this assignment offers competitive weekly pay ranging from 2,281 to 2,389, with opportunities to extend. You’ll join a team that respects evidence-based practice, values your clinical judgment, and champions your ongoing professional growth. As you travel, you’ll contribute to high-quality care while discovering the rich landscapes of Nebraska and beyond. Separately, the vacancy invites you to explore the beautiful places this state offers—vast plains, rolling hills, wide skies, and a tapestry of natural and cultural landmarks that make every assignment feel like a new adventure. Location Benefits Scottsbluff sits at the gateway of the Nebraska Panhandle, where small-town warmth meets access to outdoor recreation and a welcoming community. Working in Scottsbluff means you’ll enjoy a manageable pace, strong collegial networks, and the satisfaction of addressing diverse OT needs—from acute to community-based rehabilitation. The region offers the chance to explore scenic treasures such as Scotts Bluff National Monument, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area, and nearby trails that invite hiking, biking, and reflection after your shifts. You’ll benefit from a supportive local healthcare ecosystem and practical conveniences that make travel work-life balance attainable, including housing options, transportation coordination, and easy access to wellness resources. Beyond Scottsbluff, there’s the exciting possibility to rotate through other U.S. locations on future assignments, broadening your professional perspective, enriching your clinical repertoire, and expanding your professional network. This role blends the stability of 40 guaranteed hours with the flexibility travel demands, enabling you to build a robust resume in a setting that values both clinical leadership and compassionate patient care. As a Travel Occupational Therapist, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop and adjust individualized treatment plans, and implement interventions designed to restore occupational performance across activities of daily living, work tasks, education, and leisure. You’ll partner with multidisciplinary teams, document outcomes in clear, compliant records, and educate patients and families on home programs, adaptive equipment, and compensatory strategies. Your role supports residents through acute care transitions, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing, or home health contexts, depending on the assignment that best leverages your strengths and goals. You’ll have opportunities to deepen expertise in areas such as neurorehabilitation, pediatrics, geriatrics, hand therapy, or community-based wellness, with potential for mentorship and targeted professional development. The position emphasizes growth through hands-on leadership, clinical specialization, and ongoing feedback within a supportive framework. Competitive benefits begin with a compelling compensation package, including a weekly pay range of 2,281 to 2,389, aligned with guaranteed 40 hours per week and a defined term of weeks. In addition, you can expect housing assistance and a sign-on or completion bonus designed to recognize your expertise and ease relocation. Extension opportunities are a core part of the travel model, offering continuity with teams you’ve grown to trust and the chance to deepen patient relationships across assignments. The organization prides itself on comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance from a dedicated travel care team to help with travel logistics, scheduling nuances, and urgent clinical questions. You’ll receive competitive health, dental, and vision options, retirement planning resources, and access to continuing education stipends to keep your practice current and thriving. This is more than a job—it’s a pathway to broaden your clinical impact, enhance your professional visibility, and advance your OT career in a vibrant, mission-driven environment. Our company is founded on empowering clinicians to reach higher levels of professional fulfillment while delivering exceptional patient care. We foster a collaborative culture that values mentorship, transparent communication, and opportunities for advancement within a supportive framework. You’ll be part of a network that prioritizes work-life balance, fosters a respectful workplace, and recognizes the essential link between clinician well-being and patient outcomes. The emphasis on career development means you’ll have access to structured growth paths, leadership experiences, and avenues to contribute to program improvements, quality initiatives, and evidence-informed practice. A commitment to service, integrity, and continuous learning underpins every assignment, ensuring you feel valued, heard, and prepared to impact the communities you serve.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations
Develop and adjust individualized treatment plans
Implement interventions designed to restore occupational performance across activities of daily living, work tasks, education, and leisure
Partner with multidisciplinary teams
Document outcomes in clear, compliant records
Educate patients and families on home programs, adaptive equipment, and compensatory strategies