Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist at a skilled nursing facility in Jackson, TN. Provide patient-centered care to residents in a long-term care and skilled nursing environment. The role emphasizes point-of-service documentation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to support activities of daily living, restorative programs, and discharge planning when appropriate. This assignment offers a predictable schedule with flexibility as needed and opportunities to float occasionally to a nearby sister facility.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Active Tennessee Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.
- Minimum experience in skilled nursing facility (SNF) settings is required. No new graduates.
- Proficiency with point-of-service documentation. Experience with NetHealth is required or strongly preferred.
- Ability to meet productivity expectations. Client productivity target listed at 88%.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required from AHA or ARC.
- Willingness to float occasionally to sister facility when needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience working in long-term care and cognitive or restorative programs.
- Prior experience in small bed-count facilities or with predominantly long-term care populations.
- Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in SNF environments.
Assignment Details
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts. Flex schedule available and required when needed.
- Setting: Skilled Nursing Facility with occasional float to a nearby sister facility.
- Documentation: Point-of-service documentation workflow; NetHealth experience expected.
- COVID policy: Vaccine not required; signed acknowledgement of risks required if not vaccinated.
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your time and commitment. The travel program offers a comprehensive benefits package beginning on day one.
- Weekly, on-time pay.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching options.
- 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral opportunities.
- Housing assistance options available when applicable.
- Travel and license reimbursement options.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide skilled occupational therapy services that support resident independence, safety, and quality of life. Deliver restorative and functional interventions, complete timely point-of-service documentation, and coordinate care with nursing and therapy colleagues to achieve measurable outcomes. Your contributions will support continuity of care in a SNF setting between Memphis and Nashville.
Location Highlights
Jackson, Tennessee, sits roughly halfway between Memphis and Nashville and provides a convenient base for travel clinicians. The city features the Casey Jones Village and the National Comedy Hall of Fame and Museum within a short drive, and it is approximately 70 miles from Nashville and 90 miles from Memphis. Recreational options include nearby Cypress Grove Nature Park and several regional lakes for boating and fishing, supporting an active or quiet lifestyle depending on preference. Local dining and community events provide accessible urban and suburban amenities within a compact commute.
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. The organization is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all.