Travel Occupational Therapist
Houston, TX
Supplemental Health Care
5x8 hrs, Days, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,860/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays, Nights
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Benefits start day 1
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Discount program
- Health savings account
Description
Job Description:
Supplemental Health Care is working with a hospital in Houston, Texas to hire Occupational Therapists. For more than 30 years, we’ve specialized in helping healthcare professionals find the assignments that best fit their current needs and long-term career goals. Whether you’re just starting out or a veteran Occupational Therapist, we’d love to get to know you and talk about the options that are available.
Acute Care Occupational Therapist Contract Details:
- $1,680 – $1,860 per week*
- 13-week contract with possibility of extension
- Hospital
- Occupational Therapists will help patients regain as well as maintain the skills they need to live and work independently
- Occupational Therapists will provide OT treatment and patient care according to facility guidelines
- Occupational Therapists will need to have effective communication skills for working with patients, their families, and other caregivers.
- Occupational Therapists may be asked to delegate and supervise occupational therapist assistants
- *Estimated weekly payment may include both taxable wages and tax-free reimbursements for meals, housing, and incidentals. Please speak with a recruiter for details.
Please apply online now for immediate consideration for this Occupational Therapist opportunity or to connect with our team about all of the OT options in Texas.
Supplemental Health Care offers a wide variety of industry-leading benefits including:
- Full medical, dental, vision, life, and even pet insurance to provide you with the coverage you need whenever you need it.
- Round the clock support. No matter where you are or what time it is, Supplemental Health Care is standing by.
- Our Share the Care program is the most dynamic, profitable referral program in the industry. To learn more about Share the Care, check out shccares.com/referrals.
- SHC offers a 401k Retirement Savings Program to both full-time and part-time employees with a wide range of investment options.
- Discounted and free online access to CEU courses through Supplemental University. Through our online CEU options, you have access to the courses you need on your schedule.
Requirements:
- Current Occupational Therapy licensure in Texas
- BLS
- Experience: Minimum 1-year as an Occupational Therapist
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and facility personnel
Supplemental Health Care will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state, or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192, Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act). For this type of employment, Kentucky state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment.
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Employer
Supplemental Health Care
5 nurses recommend working with Supplemental Health Care
As recipients of the Best in Staffing Awards for both Client and Talent, Supplemental Health Care is proud to be among only 2% of staffing companies singled out for the distinction based on the real feedback of our employees and the clients we serve. SHC has also earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval and is named among the Largest Health Care Staffing companies in the United States by Staffing Industry Analysts.
We are also thrilled to recognize our very own SLP, Dr. Kelly Byrd as the American Staffing Association 2024 National Staffing Employee of the Year and Health Care Sector All-Star. We’re honored to connect Dr. Byrd to employment, share her incredible story, and support her family literacy nonprofit.
For everyone that we serve, SHC is the place where caring hearts thrive.
About Houston, TX
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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