Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 1+ year of experience for an acute care rehab services position requiring Cerner EMR experience and IL licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting covering inpatient, swing-bed, assisted living, and outpatient services
• Caseload breakdown is approximately 40% acute, 40% outpatient, 10% swing-bed, and 10% assisted living (all variable based on census)
• Diverse patient population including general medical, CVA, hip fractures, post-op THR/TKR, adhesive capsulitis, tendon injuries, UE fractures, carpal/cubital tunnel, developmental delay, autism, sensory issues, and various syndromes
• Pediatric cases are treated in the outpatient setting
• Daily patient volume is highly variable based on census and scheduled hours
• Day shift position with flexible scheduling of 5x8-hour or 4x10-hour shifts, or a combination of both
• 13-week contract
• Charting performed in Cerner EMR
• No current weekend or holiday requirements

Requirements

• Current, active OT license; IL licensure required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of OT experience
• Generalist evaluation and treatment skills required to cover a broad range of patient diagnoses and care settings
• Current BLS certification required

Additional Information

• Provide evaluation and treatment services across inpatient, swing-bed, assisted living, and outpatient settings
• Supported by 2 COTAs on the rehab team
• Patient scheduling is coordinated by a department secretary based on clinical need identified by the therapist
• Department-specific orientation provided
• Required dress code is black scrubs or a black collared shirt with khaki pants