What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job position at Healthforce?
Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Pediatrics | Everett, WA, United States | Travel assignment starting 07/20/2026 | Duration: Weeks | Weekly pay: $1,664–$1,710 per week | Shift: 5x8 Days | Setting: Outpatient pediatric therapy serving adolescents and children within a Level II trauma center context. This travel role requires a therapist with pediatric OT experience and ability to work within a hospital-affiliated outpatient service line.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,664–$1,710 per week
- No guaranteed hours; may be called off for up to 1 eight-hour shift every two weeks
- Orientation: 8 hours; pre-start onboarding with ~16 hours of mandatory modules
- Travel assignment with a 50-mile maximum for local candidates and not accepting locals
- Shift: 5x8 Days; outpatient pediatric therapy across pediatrics and adolescents
- Campus setting with NICU on site and interdisciplinary support (Social Services)
Responsibilities
- Conduct pediatric developmental assessments and evaluations to inform OT planning
- Develop and implement evidence-based OT plans of care focusing on ADLs, feeding strategies, sensory integration/sensory diet, neurodevelopmental approaches, and visual/perceptual skills
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teammates, including Social Services, to support holistic care and transitions
- Maintain compliance with clinical protocols, ensure safety, and manage therapy equipment in a busy outpatient setting
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of OT experience; travel experience required; first-timers not accepted
- NBCOT certification; BLS certification
- EPIC charting experience required
- Ability to work in an outpatient pediatric setting with adolescents and children
- Active OT license to practice in Washington state (or licensure eligible per regulation)
- Age groups served: Pediatrics and Adolescents
- Pre-start requirements: ~16 hours of mandatory modules; 8-hour orientation
- COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Not accepting local candidates; willing to travel outside a 50-mile radius
- References: 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruitment and travel support throughout the assignment
- Facility-paid parking
- On-site onboarding and ongoing professional support; pre-approved time off allowed (two days per contract)
- Clear holiday requirements: must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day)
- Regular check-ins and access to resources for credentialing and compliance (including EPIC training as needed)
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
About Healthforce
Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.
We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.
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- 24/7 support while you are on assignment
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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.
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Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.
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Salary : $1,664 - $1,710