Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,607 to $1,807 per week in Garland, TX

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT in Garland, TX. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily skills in an outpatient setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Texas Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic environment preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in comprehensive evaluations, goal writing, and development of individualized treatment plans.
• Experience with documentation for functional quality indicators, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry preferred.
• Ability to supervise and delegate discipline-specific therapy services and provide student supervision as assigned preferred.
• Maintain professional licensure and complete state-mandated continuing education requirements.

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

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Outpatient.
• Shift Pattern: 5x8 schedule.
• Assignment Duration: 13 Week assignment.

Location Highlights

Garland, TX offers a mix of suburban lifestyle and easy access to urban amenities. The city is about 20 miles northeast of downtown Dallas and sits near Lake Ray Hubbard, providing boating and waterfront recreation within a 15–25 minute drive. Garland is within a 30–40 minute commute to major cultural venues in Dallas such as the Dallas Arts District and the Perot Museum, supporting an urban and suburban lifestyle. The area includes popular local attractions like Firewheel Town Center shopping and the Spring Creek Forest Preserve, with multiple parks and trail systems within a 10–20 minute drive for outdoor and family-friendly activities. Regional transit options include proximity to DART rail and major highways (I-30 and I-635), enabling convenient travel to neighboring cities and airports for weekend trips. Garland offers a practical base for clinicians seeking suburban comfort with straightforward access to metropolitan resources and recreational options.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide skilled outpatient occupational therapy services including comprehensive evaluations, individualized treatment planning, patient and family education, and timely documentation. Demonstrate commitment to patient and employee safety, professional standards, and continuous professional development.

EEO Statement

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 associates.