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Temporary Occupational Therapy Jobs in Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist - Full Time

Wausau, WI ยท On-site

$43.25 - $56.75/hr

Impacting Patient Care Nationwide Jackson Therapy Partners offers a variety of career options for occupational therapists including direct hire positions, temp-to-hire, and travel contracts. Thanks ...

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Temporary Occupational Therapy information

What is a temporary occupational therapist?

A Temporary Occupational Therapist is a licensed professional who provides occupational therapy services for a limited period, often to cover staff shortages, leaves of absence, or increased patient demand. These therapists assess and assist individuals in developing, recovering, or maintaining daily living and work skills. Temporary roles may be found in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, or private practices. Assignments can vary in length but typically last from a few weeks to several months. Temporary Occupational Therapists must meet the same qualifications and licensure requirements as permanent staff.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary occupational therapist?

To thrive as a Temporary Occupational Therapist, you need a degree in occupational therapy, state licensure, and strong clinical assessment and intervention planning skills. Familiarity with therapy documentation software, adaptive equipment, and electronic health record (EHR) systems is typically required. Excellent communication, flexibility, and problem-solving skills help you quickly adapt to new environments and build rapport with patients and teams. These abilities ensure effective patient care and smooth integration into different healthcare settings during short-term assignments.

What are some unique challenges faced by temporary occupational therapists, and how can they best adapt to new workplaces?

Temporary occupational therapists often encounter the challenge of quickly adapting to different clinical settings, patient populations, and team dynamics. They may need to familiarize themselves rapidly with new documentation systems, protocols, and organizational cultures. To succeed, it's important to remain flexible, proactive in communication, and open to feedback. Building rapport with permanent staff and seeking mentorship when possible can also ease transitions and ensure consistent, high-quality patient care.

What is the difference between Temporary Occupational Therapy vs Permanent Occupational Therapy?

AspectTemporary Occupational TherapyPermanent Occupational Therapy
CredentialsRequires OT license and possibly temporary certificationRequires OT license and full certification
Work EnvironmentShort-term assignments in clinics, schools, or hospitalsLong-term employment in similar settings
Employment DurationTypically weeks to monthsIndefinite, ongoing employment
Employer UsageUsed for staffing shortages or project-based needsUsed for stable, ongoing positions

Temporary Occupational Therapy involves short-term assignments to meet immediate staffing needs, while Permanent Occupational Therapy offers ongoing employment stability. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in duration and purpose.

What are the most commonly searched types of Occupational Therapy jobs in Wisconsin?

The most popular types of Occupational Therapy jobs in Wisconsin are:

Infographic showing various Temporary Occupational Therapy job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 12% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution.

Occupational Therapist / Occupational Therapy Assistant

Wisconsin Rapids, WI โ€ข On-site

$29 - $38.75/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

All Full Time Positions
Multiple Locations: Newport News-VA/ Yorktown-VA/ Wisconsin Rapids-WI/ Sun City-AZ/ Brattleboro-VT/ Austin-TX/ Cashmere-WA/ Tacoma-WA/ Seattle-WA/ Marysville-WA/ Gig Harbor-WA/ Nashua-NH
Occupational Therapist
POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy
programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, they direct patient participation in
selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates
the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish
or correct pathology.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. As necessary or applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees,
students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional
standards.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan
of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
4. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the
patient.
5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic
regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a
caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of
appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to
establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time
required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements
the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping
regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in
areas such as:
โ€ขcognitive skills
โ€ขmuscle strength
โ€ขcoordinationโ€ขendurance
โ€ขmobility
โ€ขperceptual abilities
โ€ขsensory awareness
โ€ขsitting and standing tolerance
โ€ขbalance
โ€ขactivities of daily living
โ€ขjoint protection
โ€ขwork simplification
โ€ขorientation
โ€ขphysical agent modalities
12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive
devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence
level and interest.
14. Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and
evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
15. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
16. Performs other related duties as required.Occupational Therapy Assistant
POSITION SUMMARY: The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy
programs for the agency to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, they direct patient participation in
selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates
the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish
or correct pathology.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. As necessary or applicable, supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees,
students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional
standards.
2. Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan
of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
3. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.
4. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the comprehensive needs of the
patient.
5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic
regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of individual patients.
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a
caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history, systems review, and application of
appropriate tests and measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order to
establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the predicted level of improvement and the time
required to achieve it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care. Develops
appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements
the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping
regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in
areas such as:
โ€ขcognitive skills
โ€ขmuscle strength
โ€ขcoordinationโ€ขendurance
โ€ขmobility
โ€ขperceptual abilities
โ€ขsensory awareness
โ€ขsitting and standing tolerance
โ€ขbalance
โ€ขactivities of daily living
โ€ขjoint protection
โ€ขwork simplification
โ€ขorientation
โ€ขphysical agent modalities
12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive
devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity, intelligence
level and interest.
14. Instructs patients in the skills and techniques required for participation in functional activities and
evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
15. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
16. Performs other related duties as required.
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