Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehab & Acute Care
Arlington, TX
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Arlington, TX. We seek a dedicated clinician to assist patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to regain or improve daily living and work skills. This opportunity involves treating in-patient rehab and acute care populations across neuro, ortho, telemetry, and ICU settings while working with an interdisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Texas OT license required to start the assignment. No temporary licenses accepted.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Minimum 2 years of hospital experience required. Must have in-patient rehab and/or acute hospital experience.
• Experience performing in-patient rehab occupational therapy evaluations and treatments for neuro and ortho patients.
• Experience with acute care evaluations and treatments including ortho, telemetry, and ICU patients.
• Familiarity with Meditech documentation system preferred.
• Ability to follow facility dress and professional appearance policies (scrub color: hunter green; nail, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines).

Preferred Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in rehab and/or acute hospital settings preferred.
• Prior experience floating between units as needed.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800–1630.
• Weekend schedule: rotating weekends.
• Floating: may float to other units as needed.
• Documentation system: Meditech.
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week.

Apply now and you'll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We respect your time and commitment. Benefits begin day one and support your travel assignment.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide patient-centered occupational therapy in both in-patient rehab and acute care settings. Deliver assessments, develop treatment plans, implement therapeutic interventions, and document outcomes. Collaborate with nursing, PT, SLP, and medical teams to support safe discharges and functional recovery. Adhere to facility policies and unit-specific guidelines to maintain quality and safety.

Location Highlights

Arlington offers a mix of urban entertainment and outdoor recreation within close proximity. The city is home to major attractions such as AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field, both within city limits and minutes from downtown. The area provides access to Arlington Highlands shopping and entertainment districts and is approximately 30 minutes from downtown Dallas and 20 minutes from Fort Worth, offering commuter options and regional cultural attractions.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. 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 of our associates.