Travel Occupational Therapist Job

Embark on a transformative journey as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Waco Texas where your expertise will empower patients to regain independence confidence and the ability to participate fully in daily life. This exciting assignment begins on 12/15/2025 and continues for several weeks with a consistent commitment of 36.0 guaranteed hours each week. Youll earn a competitive weekly rate with pay ranging from $1848 to $1878 reflecting the critical role you play in restoring function and quality of this role youll work with interdisciplinary teams across diverse settings applying your clinical judgment to evaluate treat and monitor progress while also mentoring less experienced staff and sharing your knowledge to elevate the standard of care in every facility you touch.

Texas is a state of diverse experiences and welcoming communities and Waco sits at the heart of that distinctive landscape. Working in Waco offers a warm hospitable environment with a robust healthcare network affordable living and a thriving local culture. Youll enjoy the chance to immerse yourself in a community known for its friendly neighborhoods outdoor spaces along the Brazos River and a growing array of dining arts and family-friendly attractions. Plus the flexibility of travel assignments means you can explore other towns and regions across the your professional horizon while maintaining the stability of a trusted support system back home. While you can stay rooted in Waco during this assignment the broader opportunity to rotate through varied facilities nationwide enables you to broaden your clinical repertoire encounter different payer landscapes and refine your therapeutic approach in a multitude of contexts.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: As a Travel Occupational Therapist youll assess functional limitations develop individualized treatment plans implement evidence-based interventions and track functional outcomes across inpatient rehab outpatient clinics and home health settings. Youll address activities of daily living mobility cognitive and perceptual skills fine motor coordination and adaptive equipment needs. Documentation will be thorough and timely with clear communication to families caregivers and the broader care team. Youll also participate in discharge planning and patient education to support continued progress after the episode ends.
- Professional growth: This assignment provides ongoing opportunities to deepen OT competencies within geriatrics pediatrics neurology and rehabilitation while honing leadership and mentorship skills. Expect exposure to innovative therapy modalities telehealth integration and collaborative problem solving with physicians nurses social workers and case managers. Youll be encouraged to pursue additional certifications and specialty experiences that align with your career goals.
- Benefits you can count on: In addition to competitive compensation you may receive a sign-on or performance bonus where applicable housing assistance or provided housing options and the potential for contract extensions based on performance and facility needs. The role includes comprehensive travel-related perks such as relocation support travel reimbursements and flexible scheduling aligned with facility demands. A guaranteed 36 hours weekly ensures a consistent income stream and workload predictability.
- Support youll never have to navigate alone: Youll have round-the-clock access to a dedicated travel support team and clinical leadership available 24/7 to troubleshoot urgent issues coordinate placement logistics and assist with any patient-care or operational concerns. This robust support network is designed to reduce stress and maximize your focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
- Environment and collaboration: Expect a collaborative culture that values patient-centered outcomes professional integrity and open communication. Youll work within environments that promote evidence-based practice reflective supervision and peer learning all aimed at elevating your clinical confidence and job satisfaction.

Company Values:
Our organization is committed to empowering staff through clear career pathways mentorship and a culture of respect and inclusion. We invest in your professional development celebrate achievement and foster a supportive work environment where your expertise is recognized and your growth is a priority. Youll find a team that values your contributions seeks your input on program development and supports you as you advance toward your most ambitious clinical and leadership goals.

Call to Action:
If youre an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist ready to broaden your impact across dynamic healthcare settings we want to hear from you. Apply today to join a company that prioritizes your growth rewards your expertise and stands beside you every step of the way as you deliver compassionate transformative care. Take this opportunity to make a lasting difference in patients lives while expanding your professional horizons.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

TLC Nursing is a nationwide healthcare staffing agency that provides high-quality dependable healthcare professionals to hospitals long-term care facilities clinics and home health organizations across the United States. Built on the values of trust reliability integrity and exceptional patient care TLC Nursing has become a preferred partner for facilities looking for consistent and compassionate clinical support.

We place Registered Nurses (RNs) Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Allied Health professionals Travel Healthcare Workers and more. Through a people-first approach and deep industry expertise we match the right clinicians to the right opportunities while supporting them throughout their entire assignment.

Shift Shield Industry-Exclusive Protection

TLC Nursing is the only company in the healthcare staffing industry to offer Shift Shield a program designed to protect clinicians from preventable assignment disruptions and ensure they are compensated fairly when facilities cancel shifts unexpectedly.

Shift Shield provides:

• Guaranteed compensation for last-minute or preventable facility-driven cancellations
• Protection against income loss giving clinicians peace of mind
• A consistent and fair work experience unmatched by competitors
• Increased transparency between TLC Nursing clinicians and facilities

This unique program demonstrates TLC Nursings commitment to putting healthcare workers first and creating a more stable predictable staffing experience.

Why Healthcare Professionals and Facilities Choose TLC Nursing

Proven Industry Expertise

More than two decades of staffing experience with a strong understanding of travel contracts compliance credentialing and rapid deployment.

Highest Standards of Quality & Compliance

We follow rigorous screening processes to ensure each clinician meets all state federal and facility-specific requirements.

Premium Support for Clinicians

Dedicated recruiters 24/7 availability and a supportive approach that focuses on communication transparency and long-term relationships.

Nationwide Coverage

Staffing solutions in all 50 states including travel contracts per-diem local contracts permanent placements and crisis response.

Mission Statement

To enhance the delivery of patient care by connecting exceptional healthcare professionals with the facilities that need them most while providing unmatched support protection and reliability through programs like Shift Shield.

Next Steps

Thank you for choosing TLC Nursing for your next travel assignment. Lets expedite your submission to the job of your liking by completing your professional profile on our iTraveler app. We invite you to download our iTraveler app from the App Store or Google Play to simplify your travel nursing journey. The iTraveler app streamlines your experience providing access to job listings schedules and important updates at your fingertips. Stay connected with TLC Nursing and take control of your healthcare career with the iTraveler app. We highly recommend our applicants install the iTraveler app along with completing their professional profile and uploading the following documents:

• Resume
• Active BLS
• COVID Vaccination Card
• Two Professional References
• Skills checklist
• Your Professional License

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So WHY choose to travel with TLC Nursing

TLC Nursing is your destination for boutique healthcare jobs whether it is Travel Local Per Diem or Permanent Placement. TLC Nursing is your trusted career partner. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment that fosters growth and development. At TLC Nursing were not just a staffing agency but a healthcare family dedicated to positively impacting our community. Join a dynamic team and become part of a caring community that values your skills dedication and contributions.

Why Join TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing has the best and the highest-paying travel RN travel LPN and travel Allied jobs. Discover rewarding careers in travel nursing with TLC Nursing a nurse-owned and operated travel nursing agency. Our wide range of job listings includes travel nursing jobs travel allied jobs travel RN jobs and travel LPN jobs.

Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care long-term care schools clinics summer camps and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health Vision and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401 (k) with a matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing including utilities or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

Vermont Business Magazine voted us The Best Staffing Agency in2019 and 2017!

TLC Nursing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.