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Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Jobs – Inpatient Rehabilitation Contract in Tucson, AZ

Join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in an on-site hospital setting in Tucson, Arizona. This 13-week inpatient rehabilitation contract offers the opportunity to provide skilled occupational therapy, support functional recovery, and help patients transition safely home. Tucson’s sunny desert climate, scenic mountain views, and welcoming community provide an appealing backdrop for your next healthcare assignment.

Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based inpatient rehabilitation
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850–$1,990
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Five 8-hour day shifts per week
• Weekend Schedule: Weekend-shifted schedule, such as Tuesday–Saturday, Thursday–Monday, or Sunday–Thursday
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Occupational Therapist (OT) Job Requirements

• Current occupational therapy license in the state of Arizona
• At least 2 years of occupational therapy experience
• Previous inpatient rehabilitation experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to the first shift
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and clinical documentation skills
• Commitment to patient safety, confidentiality, and collaborative rehabilitation care

Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and occupational therapy needs based on physician orders and available clinical information.
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans aligned with evaluation findings and patient and family goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions that promote functional recovery, independence, safety, and participation in daily activities.
• Participate actively in interdisciplinary team meetings, conferences, and collaborative rehabilitation care planning.
• Contribute to discharge planning, including patient and family education, caregiver training, adaptive equipment recommendations, and discharge disposition.
• Complete timely and accurate evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment documentation, and other required clinical records.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families at an appropriate level of understanding.
• Coordinate care with fellow therapists and other members of the rehabilitation team to provide consistent, high-quality occupational therapy treatment.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants, students, and other assigned team members in accordance with applicable standards.
• Promote safe patient handling, infection prevention, fall prevention, and safe use of rehabilitation equipment.
• Support continuous quality improvement and maintain a professional, respectful, service-focused environment.

Apply now to join this inpatient rehabilitation healthcare team and advance your occupational therapy career with a travel contract in Tucson, Arizona.

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.