Travel Occupational Therapist - $2,537 per week
talent4health · Stevens Point, WI · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Travel Acute Care Occupational Therapist – 13‑week contract at Aspirus Stevens Point Hospital (inpatient). Start date ASAP (or 10/12/2026). Full‑time 40 hours/week, Monday‑Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, no weekends, every‑other‑holiday rotation. Travel candidate must reside outside a 50‑mile radius of the facility.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations for acute‑care inpatients.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient condition, functional status, and goals.
- Provide therapeutic interventions to improve functional independence and safety.
- Assess activities of daily living and recommend interventions or equipment.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Educate patients and families regarding therapy recommendations, safety, and discharge planning.
- Document evaluations, treatment sessions, progress, and discharge recommendations accurately in the medical record using EPIC.
- Demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and professionalism in a fast‑paced acute‑care environment.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, clinical standards, and patient safety requirements.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Occupational Therapist program.
- Minimum 2 years of inpatient Occupational Therapy experience.
- Active Wisconsin State Occupational Therapist license.
- BLS certification.
- NPI number required (must be obtained before start if not already held).
- ASPIRUS requires AHA or American Red Cross (ARC) certifications.
- EPIC experience required.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary hospital environment.
- Hard‑working, resilient, adaptable, and comfortable managing change.
Additional Requirements
- Professional scrubs required (any style acceptable).
- During flu season, travelers who decline flu and COVID vaccination must wear a mask at all times per Aspirus policy.
- On‑call may be assigned for low‑census hours; up to 36 low‑census unbillable hours are eligible, with call‑back pay (minimum 2 hours).
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
- No weekend work
- Every‑other‑holiday rotation
- Float: None
- On‑call: Possible for low‑census hours
About Talent4Health
Talent4Health is a national healthcare talent solutions leader based in Wilmington, DE. The firm offers an inclusive network of clinicians, personalized recruitment services, and consistent support across more than 50 states. Over 3,000 clinicians have been placed with top facilities, and the team emphasizes proficiency, personalized service, and comprehensive care for candidates and clients alike.