What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract position at Jackson Therapy Partners?
Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills while exploring a new location in Cypress, TX.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
- Active Texas Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- BCLS / CPR certification required.
- Inpatient rehabilitation experience required. Candidates without inpatient rehab experience will not be considered.
- Experience with Meditech electronic medical record systems preferred; familiarity with Meditech Expanse is a plus.
- Ability to manage a typical caseload of 4–6 patients and perform skilled therapy interventions.
- Willingness to work rotating weekends as part of the day-shift schedule.
- Must be flexible and able to float to other rehab sites if census is low. (Preferred: prior floating experience.)
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will provide additional details.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Hospital — 2N Rehab Unit (inpatient rehab).
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Hours: 08:00–16:30.
- Shift Pattern: Day shift with rotating weekends.
- Typical Caseload: 4–6 patients.
- EMR: Meditech, transitioning to Meditech Expanse.
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs.
- Floating: Candidate required to float to other rehab sites if census is low.
Location Highlights
Cypress, TX offers a mix of suburban living and nearby outdoor recreation. Cypress is approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown Houston and about a 35–45 minute commute to central Houston depending on traffic. The area is near popular outdoor destinations such as Spring Creek Greenway and Cypress Creek Preserve, both within a 10–20 minute drive, offering hiking and birdwatching. The nearby Houston Energy Corridor is a 15–25 minute drive and provides dining and shopping options. Residents can access waterfront and boating activities on nearby Lake Houston and Lake Conroe, each roughly 30–40 minutes away. The setting suits clinicians seeking a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to urban amenities and outdoor adventure options.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. A recruiter will provide full benefits details during the application process.
- 24/7 recruiter support available by text, phone, or email.
- Opportunities for travel and licensing support as applicable.
- Full-time travel contract options and potential housing support may be available; recruiter will confirm specifics.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.