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Occupational Therapist (OT) Travel Job – Inpatient Rehabilitation & Behavioral Health in Somerville, MA

Join an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team as a travel Occupational Therapist (OT) providing patient-centered care in an inpatient behavioral health setting in Somerville, Massachusetts. This on-site OT travel assignment is ideal for an experienced occupational therapist who enjoys supporting pediatric and adolescent patients with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diagnoses through individualized treatment, therapeutic groups, and comprehensive evaluations. Located just outside Boston, Somerville offers a vibrant community with convenient access to cultural attractions, dining, green spaces, and public transportation.

Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Position: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel Occupational Therapist assignment
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient rehabilitation and behavioral health
• Location: Somerville, Massachusetts, near Boston
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,990–$2,130
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, through February 13, 2027
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 8-hour day shifts, primarily 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Schedule Flexibility: Some flexibility is required, including possible Saturday coverage with a weekday off
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current Massachusetts Occupational Therapist license
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• At least 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience; 1–2 years is preferred
• Inpatient behavioral health experience preferred
• Experience working with pediatric and adolescent patients, including ages 4–18, and patients with psychiatric or neurodevelopmental diagnoses
• Travel assignment experience highly preferred; candidates with significant related experience in the setting may also be considered
• Strong communication, patient assessment, treatment-planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills
• Electronic medical record experience, particularly with Epic, preferred

Occupational Therapy Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for inpatient behavioral health patients
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient needs, diagnoses, and functional goals
• Provide individual occupational therapy treatments and therapeutic group sessions
• Support patients with psychiatric and neurodevelopmental diagnoses through evidence-informed interventions
• Promote functional participation, coping skills, engagement, and progress toward discharge goals
• Collaborate with nursing, medical, behavioral health, and rehabilitation professionals as part of a multidisciplinary care team
• Document evaluations, interventions, patient responses, and progress accurately and in a timely manner
• Adapt treatment approaches to meet the developmental, behavioral, cognitive, and functional needs of each patient

Apply now to join this inpatient behavioral health rehabilitation team as an Occupational Therapist in Somerville, Massachusetts, near Boston.

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.