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Travel Acute Care Occupational Therapist - $2,217 per week

Jackson Therapy Partners, Cumming, GA, United States


Travel Occupational Therapist – Cumming, Georgia
Jackson Therapy Partners is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a job in Cumming, Georgia.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Occupational Therapist

Discipline:

Therapy

Start Date:

05/18/2026

Duration:

13 weeks

40 hours per week

Shift:

8 hours

Employment Type:

Travel

Make a meaningful difference as a travel OT with Jackson Therapy Partners. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities regain or improve their daily skills while exploring a new location.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.

Active Georgia Occupational Therapy license required to start the assignment.

Minimum of 15-18 months of recent experience in acute care occupational therapy required. Experience should include care for ICU patients, stroke
eurological cases, orthopedics, and general medical‑surgical debility.

Current AHA BLS certification required.

Experience with One Chart / Cerner or similar electronic medical record preferred.

Ability to follow physician orders and provide evaluations, interventions, and documentation for acute care patients across the hospital.

Assignment Details

Facility Type: Hospital.

Shift Name: Days.

Schedule: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., varied schedule with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and holiday coverage requirement.

Primary rate type: 8‑hour day shift.

Floating: May be required to support patients across units within the hospital.

Unit: Acute Care Occupational Therapy supporting hospital‑wide patient population including ICU and specialty populations.

Location Highlights
Cumming, GA offers a mix of suburban and outdoor lifestyle options close to Atlanta amenities. Lake Lanier is approximately 10 miles from the city center and provides boating, swimming, and fishing opportunities. The Cumming Fairgrounds and downtown Cumming Historic District are within a short drive and host seasonal festivals and local dining options. For hiking and outdoor recreation, Sawnee Mountain Preserve is about a 15‑minute drive and features trails and an observation tower. The area is a 40‑50 minute commute to downtown Atlanta, offering access to major museums, professional sports venues, and an international airport. The community fits a suburban, family‑oriented lifestyle with nearby parks, shopping centers, and regional healthcare systems.

Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. We offer a comprehensive benefits package starting on day one.

Weekly, on‑time pay.

Full medical benefits and 401k matching plan.

24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.

Competitive referral bonuses.

100% paid housing available.

Travel and license reimbursement.

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.

Jackson Therapy Partners Job ID #442937. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

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