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$2,480/wk
Travel Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Gainesville, Florida
Overview
Posted 1 day ago
Shift
Days, 5x8hrs
Hours
40 hrs/wk
Start Date
Aug 4, 2025
Length
16 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Details
AI Generated (Beta)

Job Details

  • Position is based in a pediatric rehabilitation center
  • Monday through Friday 8-hour day shifts, typically 8:00 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
  • Patient population includes children from infancy through adolescence with developmental, physical, sensory, or cognitive challenges
  • May be expected to float or be reassigned within clinical competence and within ten miles of the primary facility

Job Requirements

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
  • Current and valid FL Occupational Therapy license required if applicable
  • NBCOT certification required
  • CPR/First Aid certification required
  • Two professional references from the last two places of employment, with at least one from a Nurse Manager or Unit Director
  • Strong knowledge of pediatric diagnoses including autism, developmental delays, sensory processing disorder, and cerebral palsy
  • Ability to meet a 50-mile distance requirement from the facility for eligibility as a traveler

Additional Information

  • Evaluate and treat pediatric patients to support developmental and functional independence
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams
  • Engage in electronic documentation and billing
  • Maintain productivity and seek out additional work as needed
  • Educate and train parents/caregivers on home programs
  • Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and ongoing education
  • May require physical activity such as lifting and floor play with children
  • Assignments may be considered abandoned if absent for two days without calling in
  • Repeated absences, tardiness, or leaving early may result in corrective action

*This description was generated using the help of AI and is based on information provided by the facility. It may contain inaccuracies. Please contact your recruiter to confirm any details.

Pay
Overview
Weekly
$2,480/wk
Assignment Total(16 Weeks)
$39,680
Annual Equivalent(52 Weeks)
$128,960
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$1,360/wk
Regular Hours
$34.00 x 40 hours/wk = $1,360
Weekly Stipends
$1,120/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$50.00 x 7 days = $350
Weekly
$2,480/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,232 - $2,480. The $2,480 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
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