Travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist - $2,135 per week
Livingston, MT, 59047, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- pediatric occupational therapist
- travel OT job
- acute-care occupational therapy
This position is for a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 3 years pediatric and 2 years acute-care experience, providing therapy in a rural Montana hospital for 13 weeks. The role involves evidence-based pediatric interventions, acute-care rehabilitation, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates must hold OTR/L credentials, an active Montana license, and have experience with documentation in electronic health records.
NuWest Travel Nursing is seeking a travel Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Livingston, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: Pediatric Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 02/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
We have a need for a traveler Occupational Therapist with strong pediatric experience who can also float to acute-care rehab when needed. Please review the details below.
Candidate Requirements /Must Haves:
- OTR/L (MOTR/L) credential
- Active Montana OT license
- 3+ years pediatric OT experience
- 2+ years acute-care OT experience
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Advanced pediatric certifications (NDT, SIPT, etc.)
- Previous Level I or II fieldwork in acute care
- Prior travel assignments (≥2 contracts)
Skill Highlights
- Evidence-based pediatric intervention (sensory processing, developmental delays, feeding)
- Acute-care competencies: ADL retraining, discharge planning, interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong documentation in Cerner (or similar EHR)
- Team-oriented, flexible, and comfortable covering a small rural hospital setting




