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Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Travel Job in Shelton, Connecticut

Join a home health rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) serving adult patients throughout Shelton, CT, and surrounding Fairfield County communities. This 13-week assignment offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, individualized occupational therapy in patients’ homes while enjoying a structured weekday schedule. Shelton is a welcoming Connecticut community known for scenic parks, wooded surroundings, and convenient access to greater New Haven and the coastal Connecticut region.

Home Health Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapy – Adult Home Health
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Assignment Dates: November 2, 2026 – February 1, 2027
• Location: Shelton, Connecticut, with travel throughout the assigned home health service territory
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 5 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Hours: Approximately 40 hours per week; no contract hours are guaranteed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$2,000
• Patient Volume: Approximately 5–6 visits per day, with an expected workload of approximately 5–10 patients daily
• Productivity Expectation: 30 points per week, generally equivalent to approximately 6–8 points per day
• Travel Expectations: Must be willing to travel up to 75 miles from the assigned care center; mileage between patient homes is reimbursed according to applicable policy
• Weekend and On-Call Coverage: No regular weekend rotation is anticipated; candidates must be open to location-specific on-call requirements
• Documentation System: HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB)

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of Connecticut, in hand before the assignment begins
• At least 1 year of recent adult home health occupational therapy experience
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Proficiency with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB), or willingness to complete required retraining
• Valid driver’s license, reliable personal transportation, and required automobile insurance
• Ability to conduct daily home visits across a broad service territory
• Ability to complete all clinical documentation within 24 hours of each patient visit
• Strong communication, organization, independent clinical judgment, and time-management skills
• Ability to accept scheduled patient assignments throughout the territory and adapt to changing visit volumes

Home Health Occupational Therapy Responsibilities

• Provide skilled occupational therapy evaluations and treatments in patients’ homes
• Deliver care for adult patients receiving home health services, including start-of-care visits and follow-up treatment
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient assessments, functional goals, and home safety needs
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, activities of daily living, adaptive techniques, and safety strategies
• Coordinate care with the interdisciplinary home health team and participate in periodic office meetings
• Complete accurate, timely documentation in HCHB within 24 hours of each visit
• Manage daily travel, visit scheduling, and productivity requirements across the assigned territory
• Communicate changes in patient condition and recommend appropriate updates to the plan of care
• Remain flexible with patient volume; if census is insufficient, additional visits may be available through a nearby service location

Apply now for this home health Occupational Therapist travel assignment in Shelton, Connecticut, and join a team delivering patient-centered rehabilitation care in the community.

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.