Local Contract Occupational Therapist - Home Health - $65 per hour

American Traveler is seeking a local contract Home Health Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Martinez, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience to serve a geriatric patient population across a multi-county coverage area in Georgia.

Details

• Home health setting serving a geriatric patient population
• Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (5x8-hour shifts); no weekends
• Caseload of approximately 6 visits per day with an average daily census of 115; full-time productivity target is approximately 25 units per week
• Coverage area primarily includes Washington, Johnson, Jefferson, and Emanuel counties, with occasional support in Burke, Screven, Bulloch, and Jenkins counties
• Average daily mileage is 50–100 miles; mileage is reimbursed at the IRS standard rate
• HCHB (Homecare Homebase) is the current EMR; Epic will be adopted partway through the contract period
• Floating within facility and scope of practice may be required as needed
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate

Requirements

• Active OT license required — license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of home health OT experience
• Current BLS certification required
• HCHB experience strongly preferred; candidates without HCHB experience must complete an online HCHB training course prior to starting (cost is the traveler's responsibility)
• Epic EMR experience needed for the latter portion of the assignment

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Scrubs of any color are accepted
• RTO maximum is 7 days for the assignment; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Holiday coverage is expected: if 1–2 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work all of them; if 3 major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift requests are permitted; the posted shift is firm
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for at least 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred; charge nurse references are not accepted
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements must be completed on time; non-compliance may result in a 2-week start date delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling

American Traveler Job ID #P-727493L. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.