Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital unit requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within a Level 1 Trauma facility, including rehab
• Inpatient occupational therapy for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders
• 21-bed unit with average caseload of 4-5 patients per day, varying by volume
• Primary schedule Monday-Friday approximately 7:30 am-4:00 pm with 1-2 weekends per month, which may include both days
• No call required
• Epic EMR used for charting
• Access to specialized equipment including UE Bioness and Dynavision

Requirements

• Active OT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Current BLS certification required
• Acute care experience with medically complex and unstable patients preferred
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal vital signs and medical equipment used in patient monitoring
• Strong critical thinking and discharge planning skills
• Ability to manage high volume, dynamic caseloads with frequent rescheduling

Additional Information

• Provide individualized evaluations, treatment interventions, and documentation including FIMs
• Participate in team conferences and interdisciplinary communication for discharge planning and patient safety
• May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Department-specific orientation provided over 1-2 days for computer documentation and additional training over several days
• Dress code is business casual (no jeans) or polo in designated colors (Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown)
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Local candidates accepted within an 80-mile radius at a reduced travel rate
• Clinicians with prior employment at this health system must disclose it for eligibility review