Travel OT Occupational Therapist — Dallas, TX — $2184 Est. Wkly - Dallas, TX
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $2,185 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel occupational therapist assignments post a median of $2,220 a week, the middle half $1,969 to $2,390, across 430 assignments, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.
Tax-free stipend limit here
GSA's per diem rate for Dallas, TX (GSA's Dallas area) is $184 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $80 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,848 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in Texas.
Licensed in another state?
Texas is not issuing OT Compact privileges, so an occupational therapist or OT assistant licensed in another state needs a Texas license for this job. (Occupational Therapy Compact Commission, 9 Nov 2026.) For a Texas license, apply to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners for a license by endorsement ($140, by its own page): what Texas asks. Every state's OT Compact status.
What Texas requires of an occupational therapist
Occupational therapist license, from the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
- Admin. Code 364.1, 364.4).
- Staying active: Licenses renew every two years by the end of the licensee's birth month, with at least 24 contact hours of continuing education each two years, including an HHSC-approved human trafficking course (40 Tex. Admin. Code 367.1, 370.1).
Occupational therapist jobs and requirements in Texas · Every state's rule
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for an Occupational Therapist, Inpatient Rehabilitation (Day Shift) in Dallas, Texas.
Location
Dallas, TX
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
Day Shift: 8A-4:30P or possible alternate of 7A-3:30P.
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy services in inpatient rehabilitation, focusing on stroke and orthopedic patients. The role includes delivering three hours of intensive therapy per day, assisting patients in their recovery process to ensure a safe discharge either home or to the next level of care.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and assess patient therapy needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Provide therapy interventions and monitor patient progress.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
Required Experience
Prior experience in inpatient rehabilitation or acute care settings is preferred.
Certifications/Licensure
Active Occupational Therapist license in the state of Texas is required.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
From ARMStaffing's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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