Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,852 to $2,052 per week in Amarillo, TX

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners. We’re seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Texas Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care (LTC) settings preferred.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records preferred; familiarity with Net Health (Rehab Optima) and PointClickCare (PCC) is preferred.
• Productivity expectation: ability to meet a 90% productivity requirement.
• Comfort treating 8–12 residents per day in a mixed skilled nursing and Part B outpatient environment.
• Black scrubs required for dress code.
• New graduates will be considered if eager to learn; preference for Level II Fieldwork SNF experience.

Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Schedule: 5x8s.
• Weekend Requirement: Weekends are not required; department may allow flexible scheduling with occasional weekend coverage exchanged for a weekday.
• Caseload: Typically 8–12 residents per day across SNF and Part B services.
• EMR Systems: Net Health (formerly Rehab Optima) and PointClickCare (PCC) in use.

Location Highlights

Amarillo offers a mix of outdoor recreation and urban amenities within the Texas Panhandle. The city sits along historic Route 66 and is about an hour from Palo Duro Canyon State Park, which features 120 miles of hiking and biking trails and scenic canyon overlooks. Amarillo’s downtown district includes the Amarillo Botanical Gardens and the Amarillo Museum of Art, both within a 10–15 minute drive of central neighborhoods. The city provides suburban living with accessible parks, a regional airport offering flights to major hubs, and a local dining scene known for Texas-style barbecue and steakhouse options.

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.