Empower patients to live their fullest lives, wherever you choose to go. Nomad Health connects talented Occupational Therapists with top-tier travel assignments across the nation. Take control of your career path today—create your profile to start exploring, or browse our extensive list of Occupational Therapist jobs below.
We believe in taking care of the people who care for others. That’s why every Nomad OT assignment includes a fully loaded benefits package featuring medical, dental, and vision coverage, malpractice insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching. We also handle the logistics: housing stipends, meal allowances, up to $1,000 for travel reimbursement, and coverage for your scrubs, state licenses, and certifications. It’s simple to begin: sign up and apply to your dream job in just a few clicks.
Working as a travel Occupational Therapist offers a unique opportunity to fast-track your professional growth while securing financial freedom. You get the stability of a high-demand profession combined with the excitement of exploring new cities and clinical environments.
Competitive Compensation - Travel OT roles often command significantly higher compensation than permanent staff positions. Depending on the location and urgency of the need, travel OTs on Nomad can see weekly pay packages averaging over $2,000, with high-demand assignments reaching upwards of $3,000 per week.*
Diverse Clinical Exposure - Traveling allows you to broaden your scope of practice by working in a variety of settings you might not encounter at a single permanent job. You can rotate between outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), schools, and acute care hospitals. This exposure helps you master different patient populations—from pediatrics to geriatrics—and refine skills in areas like sensory integration, physical rehabilitation, and ergonomic assessment.
Location Independence - One of the greatest advantages is the freedom to choose your backdrop. Whether you want to spend the winter in sunny California or the autumn in New England, you decide where your skills are needed most. This flexibility allows you to test out different lifestyles and hospital systems before settling down.
*Average pay based on Nomad Health Occupational Therapist job postings as of late 2023.
The path to becoming a travel OT is rigorous but rewarding. It typically begins with earning a bachelor’s degree followed by a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program.
After graduation, you must pass the NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) examination to become a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR). Most travel agencies and facilities require at least 12 to 24 months of hands-on clinical experience before you can travel. This ensures you are confident and ready to hit the ground running in new environments with minimal orientation.
Learn more about being a travel occupational therapist in Nomad's travel occupational therapist career guide.