Travel Occupational Therapist

Overview

Step into a pivotal role as an Occupational Therapist in Belle Fourche, South Dakota, and join a team dedicated to restoring independence, enabling meaningful daily living, and enriching lives across diverse settings.

This placement, starting 12/15/2025, invites skilled professionals to apply their expertise in OT to a community that values compassionate care, innovation, and collaborative growth. As you bring therapeutic strategies to life, you’ll benefit from a clear path to professional development while making a tangible difference in patients’ functional outcomes. Beyond the rewarding clinical work, you’ll discover a region known for its welcoming neighborhoods, vibrant small‑town culture, and accessible outdoor adventures that beckon during well‑earned downtime.

Belle Fourche sits at the edge of the Black Hills region, offering access to scenic byways, parks, and trails that invite outdoor exploration after shifts. South Dakota’s vast landscapes provide a backdrop where your clinical creativity can flourish—whether you’re supporting adults regaining independence after injury, enabling meaningful activities for older adults, or collaborating with families in rehabilitation journeys. The state itself is renowned for its dramatic sunrises over prairie skies, striking rock formations in the Badlands, and enduring memories from regional landmarks.

This assignment also presents the appeal and flexibility to work in various locations across the U.S., allowing you to expand your professional horizons while continuing to deliver exceptional patient care. You’ll experience the advantages of a nationally supported program, including consistent access to resources, standardized evidence‑based practices, and a network of colleagues who share your commitment to excellence.

As the Occupational Therapist, you’ll assess functional abilities, design individualized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic activities that improve cognition, fine and gross motor skills, coordination, and independence in daily tasks. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to set realistic goals, measure progress, and adjust interventions to meet evolving needs. The role offers opportunities to expand scope across inpatient, outpatient, and community‑based settings, with a focus on evidence‑based practice, patient‑centered care, and family education.

You’ll have access to competitive compensation with a weekly pay range of approximately $2,060 to $2,202, reflecting your skills and the complexity of caseload. A guaranteed 36.0 hours per week ensures stability and predictable scheduling, while the potential for extension opportunities allows you to continue advancing your career with ongoing assignments. The package also includes housing assistance to ease transition, along with a welcoming bonus structure designed to recognize your expertise from day one.

Throughout travel and placement, you’ll benefit from 24/7 support from a dedicated team, ensuring you have guidance, resources, and problem‑solving assistance whenever you need it.

Call to action: if you’re ready to bring your OT expertise to a vibrant community and to grow within a nationally supported program, apply now. This is more than a job—it's a chance to join a company that places your professional development at the forefront while delivering compassionate care to patients across diverse settings. Embrace the opportunity to influence independence, be supported every step of the way, and experience the unique blend of small‑town charm and nationwide opportunity that defines this assignment.

Start dates, benefits, and extension possibilities await your application—take the next step and contribute to meaningful, lasting outcomes in Belle Fourche and beyond.

Note:

The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

EEO Statement
TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.