Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to help patients in a home health setting regain or improve daily living skills after injury, illness, or disability while exploring Alpena, MI and surrounding communities.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited educational program.
- Active Michigan OT license required prior to assignment start.
- Home Health experience required. Must have at least 12 months of home health experience within the past 3 years (client-specific requirement).
- Experience with HCHB (Homecare Homebase) EMR is required (client-specific requirement).
- BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross may be required.
- Ability to work independently in patient homes and manage a geographically dispersed caseload across multiple ZIP codes (territory provided).
- Reliable transportation to travel within the assigned territory.
- Preferred: prior travel OT experience and familiarity with home safety evaluations and durable medical equipment recommendations. These are preferred, not required.
Apply now and a recruiter will contact you with more information.
Assignment Details
- Facility Type: Home Health.
- Shift Name: Days.
- Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
- Shift Details: Days, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday.
- Length of Contract: 13 weeks.
- Start Window: May 11, 2026 start with an end around August 9, 2026.
- Territory ZIP codes: 49707, 49777, 49766, 49747, 49744, 49753, 49766, 48742, 48721, 48740.
Location Highlights
Alpena, MI offers easy access to outdoor recreation and a small-city lifestyle. Alpena is located on the shore of Lake Huron with the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary nearby, and it is approximately 20–30 minutes from local state forest lands and Lake Huron shoreline recreation. The region provides opportunities for boating and fishing on Lake Huron and snowmobiling and cross-country skiing in nearby state forests, with local parks such as Besser Natural Area and close proximity to Alpena County Regional Airport for regional travel. The area supports a quiet, outdoor-oriented lifestyle with local cultural attractions including the Alpena Community College and the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center, and downtown districts featuring dining and community events within short commutes of residential neighborhoods.
Benefits Designed for Travelers
We value your commitment to patient care. You will have access to recruiter support and benefits information upon application.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all applicants.
