Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility
Bryson City, NC
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in Bryson City, NC. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a skilled nursing facility with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active North Carolina Occupational Therapy license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility setting is required.
• Experience with ADL (activities of daily living) training and mobility/transfer training.
• Documentation experience using electronic medical records.
• Client requires clinicians who can manage caseloads that include patients with complex medical needs and dementia.
• Preferred: Experience with splinting, orthotic recommendations, and cognitive retraining techniques.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Discipline: Occupational Therapist.
• Float Requirement: May be required to float to other nearby facilities as needed.

Location Highlights

Experience outdoor recreation and small-town charm near the Great Smoky Mountains. Bryson City is adjacent to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is within a short drive to Fontana Lake, offering hiking, fishing, and boating opportunities. The Tuckasegee River runs through the area and provides whitewater rafting and fly-fishing within minutes of downtown. The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad departs from Bryson City and offers scenic excursions and dining trains roughly 1–2 miles from central accommodations. The town features a compact downtown with local restaurants and galleries, and Asheville’s urban amenities are about a 1.5-hour drive to the northeast for expanded arts, dining, and airport access. This destination suits clinicians seeking an adventurous, outdoors-oriented lifestyle with quiet small-town living and convenient access to regional transit routes and state park trails.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. Benefits start your first day and include medical coverage, 401k matching, recruiter support, referral incentives, housing options, and travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide

Join a team that offers flexibility and stability in travel contracts while supporting your professional growth. Opportunities include direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts supported by career resources for therapy professionals.

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. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.