Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Orangeburg, SC. Provide coordinated, patient-centered care in a home health environment to individuals of all ages. Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care to help patients develop, regain, or maintain daily activities and independence. Evaluate occupational roles and performance related to physical, psychosocial, and cognitive impairments. Teach adaptive techniques and equipment use, fabricate basic adaptive devices and hand splints, and document patient progress while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program with a Bachelor of Science, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
- Current, active state Occupational Therapist license for South Carolina required prior to start.
- Minimum two years of experience as an Occupational Therapist in acute care or rehabilitation settings required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and vehicle insurance required. Ability to travel locally between patient homes required.
- Ability to perform physical requirements of the role including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, prolonged standing and walking.
- Experience with assessment and intervention for ADL/IADL, adaptive equipment, splinting, functional mobility, and home safety recommended.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in home health care environment preferred.
- Demonstrated competency with documentation of Plans of Care (POC), progress notes, and coordination with physicians and interdisciplinary team preferred.
Assignment Details
- Work schedule: 5 shifts per week, 8 hours per shift.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet patient needs and occasional travel between client locations.
- Must be able to perform duties that include patient evaluations in the home, fabrication and maintenance of adaptive equipment, and basic equipment troubleshooting and cleaning.
Apply now and you will be contacted by a recruiter who will give you more information.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We acknowledge your time and responsiveness. Benefits start from day one and are designed to support travel clinicians.
- Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
- 24/7 recruiter support by text, phone, or email.
- Competitive referral bonuses.
- 100% paid housing available for eligible assignments.
- Travel and license reimbursement where applicable.
Impacting Patient Care
Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services that include clinical assessment, development and revision of POCs, skilled therapeutic interventions, patient and caregiver education, and communication with physicians and payers. Apply infection control and universal precautions. Promote adherence to third-party payer requirements and accurate clinical documentation to support quality care and reimbursement.
Location Highlights
Orangeburg offers a mix of cultural attractions and outdoor recreation within short drives. The city is home to Edisto Memorial Gardens and the South Carolina State University campus, both within city limits, and is approximately 40 miles from Columbia, SC, providing additional dining and cultural options. Nearby lakes and rivers such as Lake Marion and the Edisto River offer boating and fishing within a 30–45 minute drive, supporting an active, outdoor lifestyle. Commuting is typically under one hour to regional hospitals and larger urban centers, enabling access to broader amenities while based in a smaller community.
EEO Statement
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 associates.
