Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist with 1+ year of acute inpatient or rehab experience for a 13-week acute care assignment treating orthopedic, neuro, and general medical patients.

Details

• >3 acute care hospital
• Occupational Therapy department covering acute inpatient and rehab units, with occasional ICU coverage based on experience
• Treats 10 to 12 patients per day
• Patient population includes ortho-total joints, neuro/stroke, occasional brain injury (excluding TBI), medical, and general ICU cases
• Rehab aides support the team; COTAs are not utilized
• EPIC EMR used
• Day shift schedule of 4x10-hour shifts, 0730-1800
• Rotating weekend coverage required unless assigned to a regular weekend shift
• Holiday coverage as needed
• No self-scheduling or blocked scheduling available

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist state licensure required
• License required if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of licensed experience in acute inpatient or rehab setting required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, each including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• OT Manager or Supervisor present on-site for oversight
• Unit/department orientation typically lasts 2-3 days; travelers should plan for a Monday-Friday, 5x8-hour schedule during onboarding to accommodate this
• Scrubs are permitted but must not match the color designated for other departments; a list of approved colors is provided upon hire
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered for this position; local candidates will not be accepted
• Permanent employees of the facility must wait one year after separation before applying for a travel assignment
• Client may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment