Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while working in a skilled nursing facility in Rockleigh, NJ.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New Jersey OT license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings preferred.
• Experience treating adult populations including stroke, pneumonia, cardiac, hip, and other post-acute or acute adult diagnoses preferred.
• Experience with NetHealth documentation preferred.
• COTA/OT candidates will be considered; SNF and adult patient experience preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior travel therapy experience preferred.
• Productivity familiarity in SNF settings preferred.

Assignment Details

• Typical schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM with a 30-minute lunch.
• Productivity expectations commonly around 75–90% depending on experience and start date.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin your first day and support your professional needs while on assignment.

• 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 as an occupational therapist and provide care that supports patient recovery in a skilled nursing environment. Assignments offer clinical variety, stability, and professional development opportunities across diverse practice settings.

Location Highlights

Rockleigh, NJ offers convenient access to urban and natural attractions. The borough is within a 30–45 minute drive to New York City via major commuter routes and near state parks such as Ramapo Valley County Reservation and Saddle River County Park for outdoor recreation. The area provides suburban living with nearby shopping centers, regional dining options, and commuter transit connections to metropolitan job and cultural centers.

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.