Travel Occupational Therapist

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• Test and evaluate patients' physical and mental abilities and analyze medical data to determine realistic rehabilitation goals for patients.
• Complete and maintain necessary records.
• Plan, organize, and conduct occupational therapy programs in hospital, institutional, or community settings to help rehabilitate persons with disabilities because of illness, injury or psychological or developmental problems.
• Plan and implement programs and social activities to help patients learn work or school skills and adjust to handicaps.
• Select activities that will help individuals learn work and life-management skills within limits of their mental or physical capabilities.
• Evaluate patients' progress and prepare reports that detail progress.
• Train caregivers in providing for the needs of a patient during and after therapy.
• Lay out materials such as puzzles, scissors and eating utensils for use in therapy, and clean and repair these tools after therapy sessions.

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Website: centrahealthcareallied.com

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Centra Healthcare Allied is now hiring a Travel Occupational Therapist for a rewarding 13-week assignment in Yakima, Yakima County, Washington. If you are a licensed OT ready to bring your clinical expertise to a new community while enjoying the flexibility of travel therapy, this full-time opportunity is for you. About the Role This is a travel Occupational Therapist position based in Yakima, Washington, scheduled to begin on July 13, 2026. The assignment runs for 13 weeks at 40 hours per week, working 8-hour day shifts. As a traveling OT with Centra Healthcare Allied, you will deliver patient-centered therapy services while gaining experience in a new clinical setting. Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients and design individualized occupational therapy treatment plans tailored to their functional goals. Provide hands-on therapy to help patients restore, develop, and maintain the skills needed for daily living and work. Track patient progress, adjust interventions as needed, and maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to support coordinated, high-quality outcomes. Educate patients and their families on therapeutic techniques and strategies for continued recovery. Qualifications Active occupational therapy licensure valid in the state of Washington (or eligibility to obtain it). Prior experience practicing as an Occupational Therapist, consistent with the demands of a travel assignment. Availability to work a full-time, 40-hour weekly schedule on 8-hour day shifts for the full 13-week term. Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and the willingness to relocate temporarily to Yakima, Yakima County. About Centra Healthcare Allied Centra Healthcare Allied connects experienced therapy professionals with travel opportunities at facilities across the country. The team partners with skilled clinicians like you to fill meaningful assignments where their expertise is needed most, supporting both your career growth and the patients who rely on quality occupational therapy care. How to Apply Ready to take the next step in your travel therapy career as an Occupational Therapist in Yakima, Washington? View the full listing and apply through Adzuna to be considered by Centra Healthcare Allied for this full-time, 13-week assignment.

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