Occupational Therapist - Travel Contract

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in North Kansas City, MO. Provide home health services to patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities to help them regain or improve daily living skills. Travel to multiple locations within Jackson County with occasional visits to Clay, Platte, and Ray counties. Candidates must be prepared to meet productivity expectations and deliver patient-centered care in community settings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor‘s, Master‘s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active Missouri Occupational Therapy state license required to start the assignment.
• At least 12 months of home health experience within the past 3 years is required.
• BLS certification from AHA or ARC may be required.
• Experience with HomeCare HomeBase (HCHB) is preferred.
• Ability to meet minimum productivity expectations of 32 points per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience providing home health OT services in Jackson County and surrounding areas.
• Familiarity with documentation workflows for home health agencies.

Assignment Details

• Shift Details: Days, 8 hours per day.
• Workweek: Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Primary service area: Mostly Jackson County with some travel to Clay, Platte, and Ray counties.
• Must meet minimum productivity expectations of 32 points per week.

Apply now and you‘ll be contacted by a recruiter who’ll give you more information!

Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your commitment to patient care. A comprehensive benefits package is available beginning the first day.

• 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 available.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

Provide home-based occupational therapy to support patient independence and functional outcomes. Coordinate care, document according to agency standards, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient progress and safety in the home environment.

Location Highlights

North Kansas City offers convenient access to urban and outdoor amenities. The area is adjacent to downtown Kansas City, about 5 to 10 minutes by car to the Power & Light District and the National WWI Museum and Memorial. Visitors can reach the Missouri River waterfront within a short drive for recreational activities, and several parks such as James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area and nearby Smithville Lake are within a 20–40 minute drive for boating, hiking, and fishing. The region supports an urban-suburban lifestyle with cultural attractions, professional sports venues, and a regional airport within a 20–30 minute commute.

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.