Job Description

Overview
Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Rehabilitation
Location: Cumming, Georgia, United States
Start date: 05/18/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly pay: $2,225–$2,368 per week
Guaranteed hours: 0
Shift: Day shift, typically 8:00 a.m.–6:15 p.m., Monday–Friday; hours may vary by department
Setting: Outpatient rehabilitation services within a hospital environment

This travel assignment places an OT in a multidisciplinary outpatient program that includes physical therapy, speech-language pathology, and specialty therapy services. The outpatient service line offers a range of therapies and supports a variety of patient populations, including lymphedema care, wound care, vestibular therapy, aquatics, sports-related rehab, and Parkinson’s disease rehabilitation, with opportunities for collaborative care across disciplines.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,225–$2,368 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift; 8:00 a.m.–6:15 p.m., Monday–Friday; hours may vary by department
- Start date: 05/18/2026
- Setting: Outpatient rehab within a hospital environment
- Specialty therapies available within the program: lymphedema, wound care, vestibular, aquatics, Parkinson’s rehabilitation

Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for outpatient rehab patients
- Implement occupational therapy interventions to improve activities of daily living, dexterity, cognition, and upper-extremity function; adapt tasks and environments to maximize independence
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (including physical therapy and speech-language pathology) to coordinate care and optimize patient outcomes
- Document patient progress in the medical record, update plans of care, and participate in discharge planning and patient education
- Provide specialized outpatient therapies as available, including lymphedema management and wound care, and contribute to related treatment programs
- Ensure patient safety, infection control, and compliance with clinical policies and regulatory requirements
- Support family education and home exercise program development to promote continuity of care

Requirements
- 15–18 months of recent OT experience in an outpatient rehabilitation specialty or closely related setting
- AHA BLS (American Heart Association Basic Life Support) certification
- Lymphedema certification required
- Availability for daytime schedule (typically Monday–Friday) with potential hour variations based on department needs
- Ability to work effectively within an outpatient, multidisciplinary rehab environment in the listed location

Benefits and Support
- Competitive weekly pay
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Nationwide assignments
- Extension opportunities
- Fast credentialing assistance

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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