Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,773 to $1,973 per week in Bowling Green, KY

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Bowling Green, KY. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve daily living skills in a long term acute care hospital setting. This role requires clinical judgment, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to patient and staff safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
• Active Kentucky Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in long term acute care, critical illness, or medically complex populations preferred.
• Experience supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and students preferred.
• Proficiency with assessment, individualized treatment planning, discharge planning, and documentation in an acute care or LTAC environment preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with safe patient handling techniques and equipment.
• Experience participating in interdisciplinary team conferences and family education.
• Familiarity with continuous quality improvement processes in clinical settings.

Assignment Details

• Shift Type: Day (5x8).
• May require supervision of COTAs and fieldwork students.
• Must follow facility safety policies, including safe patient handling and infection control procedures.

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Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and commitment. Benefits begin the first day of the assignment and support your clinical work and mobility.

• Weekly, on-time pay.
• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing options available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

This Occupational Therapist position supports comprehensive evaluation and treatment of medically complex patients. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations per physician orders, developing individualized treatment plans, participating in discharge planning, documenting care according to policy, supervising assistants and students, and collaborating with interdisciplinary team members. The role emphasizes patient and employee safety and continuous quality improvement.

Location Highlights

Bowling Green offers a mix of recreational and cultural attractions within a short drive. The city is near Mammoth Cave National Park, approximately 35 miles away, and sits along the Barren River for local boating and fishing. The National Corvette Museum and Historic RailPark are located in downtown Bowling Green, providing museum and cultural experiences within a short commute. Outdoor options include Lost River Cave within city limits and multiple regional hiking and cycling routes within 30–60 minutes. The area supports a suburban lifestyle with access to local restaurants, community events, and regional transit connections to larger Kentucky cities.

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.