Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) - $1,875 to $2,075 per week in Manahawkin, NJ

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

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active New Jersey Occupational Therapist license required to start the assignment.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross preferred. (Client may require BLS; confirm prior to start.)
• Experience working in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings required. Prior experience with ADL training, therapeutic activities, and discharge planning preferred.
• Demonstrated competency with documentation systems commonly used in SNFs, such as electronic medical records and Medicare-focused documentation.
• Current professional liability insurance as required by facility policy.

Assignment Details

• Facility Type: Skilled Nursing Facility.
• Shift Name: Days.
• Shift Details: Days 08:00–16:30.
• Work Days: Monday through Friday.
• Meal Break: 30 minutes.
• Floating: Candidate may be required to float to other facility locations as needed.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks.

Location Highlights

Manahawkin, NJ offers convenient access to coastal and recreational attractions. Manahawkin is approximately 10 miles from Beach Haven and a 20–30 minute drive to multiple barrier island beaches on Long Beach Island, providing coastal recreation and water activities. The area is within a one-hour drive of Barnegat Bay and the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, offering birdwatching and kayaking opportunities. Manahawkin is a short commute to Route 72 and the Garden State Parkway, providing regional transit access to Atlantic City and Philadelphia for dining, entertainment, and cultural activities. The community provides a suburban-coastal lifestyle with easy access to state parks, shoreline recreation, and local shops and restaurants.

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We provide a benefits package tailored for travel clinicians starting on the first day of the assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) 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

Join a team committed to patient-centered care in a skilled nursing environment. This role offers clinical autonomy, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and opportunities to support functional outcomes for older adult and post-acute populations. Applicants will be contacted by a recruiter who will provide additional assignment details.

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.