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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs – Acute Care Rehabilitation Contract | Norfolk, VA

Bring your occupational therapy expertise to an on-site acute care rehabilitation setting in Norfolk, Virginia. This 13-week travel OT contract is ideal for an Occupational Therapist who enjoys helping patients regain independence, collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team, and making a meaningful impact during recovery. Norfolk offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle, waterfront attractions, rich history, and convenient access to the broader Hampton Roads region.

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
• Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Care Rehabilitation
• Setting: Rehabilitative Services / Acute Care
• Location: Norfolk, Virginia
• Location Keywords: Norfolk occupational therapy jobs; Virginia travel healthcare jobs
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• End Date: January 24, 2027
• Duration: 13-week travel contract
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week, 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, approximately 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Openings: 3
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist credential and authorization to practice in Virginia
• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience; acute care or hospital-based rehabilitation experience preferred
• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
• Ability to complete patient evaluations, treatment planning, clinical documentation, and discharge recommendations
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Ability to work the assigned 5-day, 8-hour schedule in an on-site acute care environment

Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify functional limitations, treatment needs, and rehabilitation goals
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on activities of daily living, functional mobility, strength, coordination, and safe participation in meaningful activities
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans based on clinical response
• Educate patients and caregivers on strategies, exercises, adaptive techniques, and equipment to support recovery and independence
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation in accordance with professional and facility standards
• Support safe discharge planning and recommend appropriate follow-up services or equipment

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Norfolk, Virginia, and make a meaningful difference in acute care rehabilitation.

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.