Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners. We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients 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 Illinois Occupational Therapy license is required to start the assignment.
• BLS Certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility settings is required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide treatment for adults with complex medical and rehabilitative needs, including experience with ADL retraining, adaptive equipment recommendations, and cognitive/perceptual interventions.
• Proficiency with documentation systems and ability to meet productivity and documentation standards common to SNFs.
• Preferred: Experience with restorative nursing programs and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams in long-term care.
• Client-specific requirement: must be comfortable working in an environment where 88% of patient care tasks are supported by PCTs and delegating and supervising PCTs is expected.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will provide more information.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.

Location Highlights

Pekin, IL sits on the Illinois River and provides access to local outdoor and cultural amenities. The Riverfront Park and Pekin Riverfront Boardwalk offer waterfront access and walking paths within the city, and the Wildcat Bluff Nature Center is approximately 20 minutes by car providing hiking trails and seasonal wildlife viewing. Pekin is about a 30–40 minute drive from Peoria, offering additional dining, shopping, and entertainment options including the Peoria Riverfront Museum and Civic Center. The area fits a suburban lifestyle with nearby state recreation areas such as Spring Lake Park (within 15 miles) for boating and fishing, convenient highway access to I-74 for regional travel, and a selection of local festivals and community theater events for cultural engagement.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to impacting others. We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting your first day.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401k 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 Nationwide

Join Jackson Therapy Partners as an occupational therapist and gain flexibility, stability, and professional growth. Choose from direct hire, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts while receiving support for licensure and relocation. Your recruiter will provide details and next steps.

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.