Travel Occupational Therapist
Austin, TX
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Austin, TX | 13-week travel contract. Texas OT license required; neuro rehab experience in stroke, spinal cord injury (SCI), or brain injury preferred. Join a leading hospital-based rehab team in the heart of Austin.

Be part of a dynamic, award-winning rehabilitation program known for excellence in stroke, spinal cord injury, and amputee care. Experience Austin's vibrant culture, live music, outdoor activities, and welcoming community while working in a supportive hospital and outpatient setting.

Job Details – Travel OT / Hospital Occupational Therapist

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 – $1,700
• Location: Austin, TX 78705 (Austin OT jobs, Austin healthcare)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 20, 2026 – July 20, 2026)
• Shift: 8-hour days, Tuesday – Saturday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM
• Hours per Week: 40
• Setting: Inpatient Rehab Hospital, Acute Care, Outpatient Therapy
• Unit Size: 64-bed inpatient rehab; 400-bed acute care hospital; full outpatient services
• Role: Travel OT / Hospital Occupational Therapist – neuro rehab, stroke rehab, SCI care

Qualifications – Occupational Therapist (OT)

• Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in Texas required (Texas OT license)
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience in hospital, acute care, inpatient rehab, or outpatient settings
• Neuro background required: experience with spinal cord injury (SCI), brain injury, and stroke rehabilitation
• Comfortable transitioning between multiple programs and settings in a single day
• Familiarity with IPR post-acute guidelines and CARE tool assessment preferred
• Strong time management, productivity focus, and organizational skills
• Team-oriented, friendly, and effective communicator with interdisciplinary teams
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue

Responsibilities – OT Duties

• Provide direct patient care across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and outpatient therapy settings
• Deliver neuro-focused interventions for patients with stroke, SCI, and brain injury (neuro rehab and stroke rehab)
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams (PT, SLP, nursing, physicians, case management) to develop comprehensive care plans
• Perform CARE tool assessments and follow post-acute IPR guidelines to support patient outcomes
• Adhere to schedules and productivity standards while maintaining high-quality, patient-centered care
• Engage staff and patients to foster a collaborative, positive clinical environment
• Participate in weekend rotations as needed and adapt to variable caseloads across settings

Why Join This Travel OT Opportunity?

• Work with an award-winning rehab team focused on complex neuro and amputation care
• Gain diverse clinical experience across inpatient rehab, acute hospital, and outpatient therapy
• Competitive weekly pay for travel therapy jobs and opportunities to expand your neuro rehab skill set
• Live and work in Austin, TX — a top location for healthcare professionals seeking culture, outdoor recreation, and community

Interested in this Occupational Therapist travel job in Austin, TX? Apply now or contact our recruiter to learn more about this travel OT position and other healthcare jobs in Texas. Join our healthcare team today and bring your neuro rehab expertise to an exceptional hospital setting.

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