Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.
Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
Location
Arizona
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Weekend-shifted schedule (e.g., Tuesday–Saturday, Thursday–Monday, or Sunday–Thursday) | 13-Week Contract | November Start Date
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders; plan and implement individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals
- Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, and collaborate with team members to deliver optimal patient care
- Manage discharge planning for each patient, including placement recommendations, patient/family education, and adaptive equipment issuance and documentation
- Complete all required documentation in accordance with department policy, including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, and discharge disposition within defined timeframes
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students; assist with new staff orientation and competency oversight
- Promote patient and employee safety across all key areas including safe patient handling, infection control, and fall prevention
Required Qualifications
- Active Occupational Therapist (OT) licensure in the state of Arizona or eligibility to obtain
- Ability to assess, evaluate, and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient diagnosis and medical record review
- Experience with discharge planning processes, including equipment recommendations and family/caregiver training
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete progress notes and evaluations within required timeframes
- Demonstrated commitment to patient safety and confidentiality standards
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Prior experience supervising COTAs or OT students in a clinical setting
- Familiarity with quality assurance and continuous quality improvement initiatives
- Experience working within an interdisciplinary team environment across varying care settings
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a patient- and safety-focused organization that values teamwork, quality care, and professional collaboration
- Engage in a structured 13-week contract with a defined schedule, offering a strong foundation for clinical growth and work-life balance
Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #793477. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Therapy - Occupational Therapist
About Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others