Local Contract Occupational Therapist - Home Health - $76 Per Hour

American Traveler is seeking a local contract Home Health Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Danbury, Connecticut.

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: 06/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 1 year of home care experience for a position serving the Norwalk and surrounding areas of Connecticut.

• Home health setting serving patients in the South territory, including Norwalk, Darien, New Canaan, Stamford, Westport, Wilton, and Weston; may occasionally cover the Danbury area
• Day shift schedule, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• Diverse patient caseload including post-orthopedic surgery patients and heart failure and COPD patients requiring energy conservation therapy
• OT serves as the primary therapy discipline for heart failure and COPD patients
• Home Care Home Base (HCHB) EMR experience preferred

• Current, active OT license in the state of Connecticut (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of home care experience
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• Two professional references rated 'standard or above average' from a manager or above within the prior year in the current discipline/specialty

• Provide direct OT services focused on upper extremity function, ADL independence, and cognitive-perceptual-motor function
• Deliver energy conservation training for heart failure and COPD patients
• Maintain accurate visit records including evaluations, care plans, and client progress notes
• Educate patients and family members on OT treatment regimens
• Supervise COTAs and home health aides as appropriate
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are eligible to apply at a reduced rate
• Candidates who have previously worked at this health system may be subject to an eligibility review process

American Traveler Job ID #P-710372. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.