Travel Occupational Therapist Acute Care Job

Overview
SD - OT - Milbank | Occupational Therapist (Acute Care) travel assignment in Milbank, SD. Start date: 03/29/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,029–$2,124 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 5x8 Days. Employment Type: Travel - Temporary Assignment. This role uses an acute care framework in a travel setting with a flexible approach to hours and scheduling.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,029–$2,124 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 days
- Start date: 03/29/2026
- Travel assignment in an acute care environment
- Scheduling and hours may be flexible per job notes

Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive OT evaluations and establish individualized treatment plans for adults in an acute care context.
- Implement evidence-based OT interventions to improve or restore independence in activities of daily living and mobility.
- Facilitate discharge planning and coordinate with the multidisciplinary team to support smooth transitions of care.
- Document assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and outcomes in the electronic medical record; adjust plans as needed.
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic goals, home exercise programs, and safety strategies.
- Maintain safety, infection control, and compliance with all regulatory and facility policies; participate in rounds and care conferences as needed.

Requirements
- Active Occupational Therapy license in the appropriate state or eligibility to obtain licensure
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Experience in acute care OT preferred; travel/seasonal assignments considered
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and to document clearly and timely
- Strong communication and patient- and family-centered care skills
- Availability to start by the stated date and commit to the 13-week assignment

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing and onboarding processes
- Nationwide travel opportunities within the Healthforce network
- Extension opportunities based on performance and needs
- Continuous assignment support and resource access throughout the term

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PAY DISCLAIMER RULE
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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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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