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 working across outpatient and critical access hospital settings in and around Elwood, IN.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Indiana OT license required prior to the start of the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience across outpatient and acute care settings, including work in critical access hospitals. (Client requirement)
• Clinical experience treating pediatrics, adult neuro, and adult orthopedics. (Client requirement)
• Ability and willingness to travel between multiple clinic sites as part of a split schedule between Elwood and nearby communities. (Client requirement)
• Comfort managing a mixed caseload with an expected patient volume near 10 visits per day. (Client requirement)
• Preferred: Prior travel therapy experience and experience with inpatient care at critical access hospitals.

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

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient with inpatient coverage at local critical access hospitals.
• Schedule pattern: Split coverage between Elwood and a neighboring town; coverage includes Mondays and Wednesdays at Elwood and Tuesdays and Thursdays at the neighboring site. (Client-provided schedule details)
• Caseload: Approximately 10 visits per day, mixed pediatrics, adult neuro, and adult ortho, plus inpatient duties on designated days.
• Float requirement: Candidate must be able to travel between multiple regional sites as assigned.

Location Highlights

Elwood, IN offers a central location within easy driving distance to regional attractions and outdoor options. The city is about a 45-minute drive to Fort Wayne, providing urban dining and cultural venues, and roughly a one-hour drive to Indy's metropolitan amenities, including museums and professional sports. The area is within 30–60 minutes of recreational opportunities such as Mounds State Park with hiking and interpretive trails, and the White River which supports local boating and fishing. The community supports a suburban to small-town lifestyle with accessible commuting routes to nearby historic downtown districts, regional shopping centers, and weekend markets. Public transit options are limited locally, and most clinicians find a personal vehicle is the most practical way to commute to multiple sites and nearby parks.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We deeply value your commitment to impacting others, that is why 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 via 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. Enjoy full-time pay, benefits, and relocation assistance in travel contracts that let you explore new locations while maintaining job security in diverse clinical settings nationwide.

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.