Occupational Therapist (OT) – Acute Rehabilitation | Travel Contract in Sierra Vista, AZ

Join our healthcare team as a travel Occupational Therapist (OT) for a 13-week acute rehabilitation assignment in Sierra Vista, Arizona. Bring your occupational therapy expertise to a 10-bed acute rehabilitation unit, where meaningful patient care, weekday scheduling, and interdisciplinary collaboration help patients regain independence and return to the activities that matter most.

Located near the Huachuca Mountains, Sierra Vista offers easy access to hiking, wildlife viewing, mountain scenery, historic Tombstone and Bisbee, and the unique landscapes of Kartchner Caverns. It is an ideal home base for an OT who wants to make an impact professionally while enjoying memorable outdoor and cultural experiences between shifts.

Travel Occupational Therapist Job Details

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Rehabilitation Unit
• Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810-$1,940
• Start Date: July 11, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, with rotation for one weekend day of coverage
• Guaranteed Hours: 32 hours per week
• Work Arrangement: On-site
• Documentation Systems: Cerner and NetHealth
• Floating: Rare coverage to medical-surgical units may be expected

Occupational Therapist Job Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license valid in Arizona
• Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program
• At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience preferred; candidates with varied clinical backgrounds are encouraged to apply
• Acute rehabilitation, inpatient rehabilitation, or inpatient therapy experience is welcomed
• Ability to complete thorough occupational therapy evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and discharge documentation
• Strong communication, teamwork, clinical judgment, and patient-education skills
• Ability to provide occasional occupational therapy coverage to medical-surgical units as needed
• Current professional credentials and any required state or facility documentation

Occupational Therapy Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to identify functional limitations, rehabilitation needs, and meaningful treatment goals
• Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy plans of care
• Provide therapeutic interventions focused on mobility, activities of daily living, cognition, safety, and functional independence
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical response and changing needs
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, home programs, equipment use, and safe transitions
• Collaborate with physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, nursing, providers, case management, and other members of the rehabilitation team
• Complete accurate and timely occupational therapy documentation in Cerner and NetHealth
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate recommendations for continued care
• Provide occasional occupational therapy coverage to medical-surgical patients when requested
• Promote a compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation experience throughout the travel assignment

Apply now for this travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Sierra Vista, Arizona, and join a supportive acute rehabilitation team today!

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.