Best Travel Therapy Companies
for Occupational Therapists

OT-specific rankings covering pediatric settings, hand therapy availability, SNF contracts, and OT Compact support. Updated Q2 2025.

🤝 OT travel rankings weight SNF/pediatric contract availability, OT Compact status, and recruiter familiarity with OT practice specifically. COTAs have additional considerations around supervision requirements by state — your agency must understand these.

🏆 Top Agencies for Occupational Therapists

#1
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Owned by DPTs who understand allied health deeply. OTs consistently report exceptional recruiter responsiveness and the highest take-home packages reviewed. Covers SNF, outpatient, pediatric, and acute care OT roles across all 50 states.
Therapy-OwnedHighest PayCOTA FriendlyAll SettingsAll 50 States
4.9
/ 5.0
#2
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Strong OT placement in school-based and pediatric settings. Good fit for OTs who want to work in early intervention, school districts, or outpatient peds. Recruiter quality is above average for OT specialties.
School-Based OTPediatric FocusEarly Intervention
3.8
/ 5.0
#3
⭐⭐⭐⭐★
Excellent benefits package and consistent contract availability. OT traveler reviews are strong. Some recruiter turnover noted but overall a reliable choice for OTs seeking SNF and outpatient contracts.
Day-One Insurance401k MatchHigh Volume
4.4
/ 5.0
#4
⭐⭐⭐⭐★
Particularly strong in school-based OT placement and outpatient pediatrics. Good school-year contract support. Pay is competitive for school-based roles.
School OTOutpatient PedsSchool-Year Contracts
3.9
/ 5.0
#5
⭐⭐⭐⭐★
Great onboarding and day-one insurance. New grad OTs report very positive experiences. Pay trails the top tier but benefits and support are excellent.
New Grad OTDay-One BenefitsStrong Support
4.3
/ 5.0
#6
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High contract volume in SNF and IRF settings. Good stipend packages. Recruiter OT knowledge is variable — ask specifically for a recruiter who specializes in therapy.
High VolumeSNF StrongIRF Available
4.1
/ 5.0

📋 What OTs Should Look For

📚 OT Compact Progress

The OT Compact (OTC) has been enacted in a growing number of states. Confirm your target states are OTC members or budget for individual state licensure. Your agency should have a licensure team familiar with OT-specific requirements.

💰 OT Pay Ranges

OT travel pay typically runs $40–$56/hr with tax-free stipends of $800–$1,700/week. School-based OT contracts are often structured differently — ask about hourly vs. salaried structures and per-session pay models.

🤻 COTA Supervision Rules

Supervision requirements for COTAs vary significantly by state. Your agency must understand the specific ratio requirements in your assignment state and confirm the facility has appropriate supervisory structure in place before you sign.

🏭 Setting Availability

OT settings vary widely: SNF (most volume), outpatient orthopedics, acute care, pediatric outpatient, school districts, hand therapy, and home health. Be specific about your preferred setting when comparing agencies.

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