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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Hospital in Amarillo, Texas

Join an acute care rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Amarillo, Texas. This 13-week occupational therapy travel job offers an on-site hospital setting, day shifts, and collaborative care for a diverse acute care patient population. First-time travelers are welcome to apply. Amarillo offers a friendly West Texas community with wide-open spaces, memorable sunsets, outdoor recreation, and a convenient location for exploring the Texas Panhandle.

Occupational Therapy Job Details

• Location: Amarillo, Texas
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital
• Position: Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,940
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 8, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 40
• Daily Census: Approximately 8–10 patients
• Travelers: First-time travelers are welcome
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates must reside outside the 50-mile local radius

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience, preferably in an acute care hospital setting
• Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in Texas or an applicable compact license in hand at the time of submission
• Current NBCOT certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to complete required onboarding items and laboratory requirements within 48 hours of contract signing
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, patient care, and multidisciplinary collaboration skills

Acute Care Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients in an acute care environment and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions that promote mobility, independence, safety, and functional recovery
• Support patients with orthopedic, neurological, cardiac, and other acute care needs
• Apply appropriate occupational therapy techniques and modalities, including feeding strategies, electrical stimulation, TENS, ultrasound, edema massage, and biofeedback as clinically indicated
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, transfers, upper-extremity function, and discharge planning
• Document evaluations, treatments, progress, and recommendations accurately in the required electronic charting system
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, physical and speech therapists, case managers, patients, and caregivers to coordinate effective patient care
• Participate in orientation, required training, and other unit-based activities

Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Amarillo, Texas, and join a collaborative acute care healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.