Hospital | OT | 13-Week Travel Contract – Chestertown, MD
Compensation
$1,920.00 - 2,060.00/week
Hospital OT Details
Location
Address : Chestertown, MD, 21620
Job Description
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Home Health Jobs in Chestertown, Maryland
Join a collaborative home health care team as a Travel Occupational Therapist providing skilled occupational therapy throughout Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties in Maryland. Deliver meaningful, individualized patient care in the home while partnering with nurses, physical therapists, and other clinical professionals to help patients achieve their highest level of independence. This Maryland occupational therapy opportunity is based in Chestertown, a charming waterfront community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore known for its historic character, scenic surroundings, and welcoming small-town atmosphere.
Travel Occupational Therapist Job Details
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Healthcare Setting: Home Health
- Location: Chestertown, Maryland, with travel throughout Kent and Queen Anne’s Counties
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,920–$2,060
- Schedule: 32 hours per week; typically four 8-hour day shifts
- Shift Duration: 8-hour shifts, generally scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- End Date: January 8, 2027
- On-Call/Weekend Requirement: None
- Daily Productivity Expectation: Approximately 6 points per workday, or 24 points per week
Home Health Occupational Therapist Requirements
- At least 1 year of occupational therapy experience; skilled home health experience is strongly preferred
- Active Maryland Occupational Therapist license
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience with skilled home care and OASIS documentation
- Experience with Homecare Homebase (HCHB) is preferred
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for daily travel between patient visits
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, organization, and ability to work independently in patients’ homes
Occupational Therapy Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients in their homes and develop individualized occupational therapy plans of care
- Provide skilled therapeutic treatments designed to improve functional mobility, safety, activities of daily living, and independence
- Complete follow-up visits, evaluations, 30-day assessments, and discharge assessments
- Collaborate with RNs, LPNs, physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans according to clinical needs and goals
- Educate patients and caregivers on home safety, adaptive techniques, equipment use, and strategies for continued progress
- Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care-plan updates accurately and promptly, including required OASIS documentation
- Travel throughout the assigned service territory to provide timely, high-quality home health patient care
Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity and join a dedicated home health team serving patients across Maryland’s Eastern Shore.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.