Travel Home Health Occupational Therapist - $2,608 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Home Health Occupational Therapist for a 13‑week assignment starting November 2, 2026 in West Allis, Wisconsin. The position covers Kenosha and Racine Counties, treating adult patients exclusively in a home health setting. Common diagnoses include geriatrics, post‑stroke, post‑joint replacement, weakness, deconditioning, COPD, and CHF. The therapist will collaborate with RN and PT interdisciplinary teams, participate in daily morning phone huddles, and manage a caseload of 6 patients/points per day (evaluation visits weighted at 1.5, standard visits at 1). The schedule is day shift, Monday – Friday, approximately 07:45 – 16:00, with no weekend rotation, on‑call duties, or holiday requirements. EPIC EMR experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy evaluation and treatment to adult patients in their homes
• Focus on ADLs and adaptive equipment interventions
• Collaborate with RN and PT teams during daily morning phone huddles
• Manage a caseload of 6 patients/points per day, weighting evaluation visits at 1.5 and standard visits at 1
• Document patient care using EPIC EMR (preferred)
• Float to neighboring counties as needed; most patients within 20‑30 minutes, occasional travel up to one hour
• Adhere to day shift schedule Monday‑Friday, approximately 07:45‑16:00

Requirements

• Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license (if applicable)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 3 years of OT experience, preferably in home health, SNF, or acute care
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy accepted
• Personal vehicle, active driver’s license, and active auto insurance
• Demonstrated OT treatment and evaluation skills with a focus on ADLs and adaptive equipment
• Provide candidate’s middle name or initial, date of birth, and last four digits of SSN for consideration
• At least one professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance effective day one of assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians
• Orientation includes EPIC class and preceptor‑led training
• Business casual attire or any color scrubs accepted
• Parking available at patient homes
• First‑time travelers considered; local candidates accepted at the same rate with no radius rules

Pay

Pay package is based on 8‑hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Day shift, Monday – Friday, approximately 07:45 – 16:00 (5 × 8‑hour shifts)
• 40 hours per week
• No weekend rotation, on‑call duties, or holiday requirements
• May require floating to neighboring counties; most patients within 20‑30 minutes, occasional travel up to one hour