Travel Inpatient Rehabilitation Occupational Therapist - $2,166 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment at a new 41-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in Wichita, Kansas.

Responsibilities

• Perform occupational therapy evaluations and treatments focused on ADLs and IADLs
• Each patient has a 3-hour daily therapy requirement; clinicians are responsible for tracking treatment time and charges per patient
• Interdisciplinary therapy team of 15–20 staff daily, including PT, OT, and SLP
• Reside more than 50 miles from the facility — no local candidates will be considered

Requirements

• Active KS OT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment)
• Minimum 6 months of current acute care OT experience within the last 6 months
• Experience with E-stim, patient lifts, ADL/IADL equipment, and gym equipment
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Professional reference required

Qualifications

• US SSN and DOB required for consideration — no exceptions; Canadian SSNs are not accepted
• Experience in an acute inpatient rehabilitation setting is preferred
• Lymphedema certification is a plus
• Neuro certification or experience is a plus

Skills

• Knowledge of E-stim, patient lifts, ADL/IADL equipment, and gym equipment

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Sizable housing stipend
• Substantial 401(k) match
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

Pay

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

Shift: Days, 5x8hrs

Hours: 40 hrs/wk

Start Date: Jun 29, 2026

Length: 13 weeks