Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,326 per week

Binding Minds is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 01/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Licensed/Registered
Facility: DCH Health System
Duration: 13 Weeks (Travel Contract)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Additional Requirements: 1 weekend per month + holidays as required
Start Date: January 5, 2026

Pay Rate
Weekly Gross - $2326

Non Taxable - $1246

Taxable - $1080

DCH Health System is seeking a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist (OT) to join their Inpatient and Acute Care units. The OT will provide high-quality therapeutic services to patients with a variety of medical conditions, including geriatric, neurological, stroke, and amputation-related needs.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, clinically strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced hospital environment. Must be willing to float between units based on patient needs.

• Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized plans of care.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, treatments, and modalities as appropriate.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Ensure all documentation meets department and regulatory requirements.
• Deliver patient and family education regarding therapy goals and home programs.
• Support patient care across relevant inpatient and acute settings.
• Float to various units as assigned.

• Doctorate of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  (Note: This is listed in the client description – please confirm if this was intended, as OTs typically hold a Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.)

• AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

• Active Alabama Occupational Therapist License in good standing
• Must maintain all licensure/registration requirements
• Preferred: Dual licensure in PT, OT, or SLP (not required)

• Minimum 2 years of OT experience
• Will consider candidates with 18 months of experience if working under the highest level of licensure
• Must have at least 1 year of experience in the specialty

Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.