Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,486 per week

About the role

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting. Candidates should have at least 1 year of acute care experience and be able to independently evaluate, treat, and manage a caseload.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within Rehabilitation Services
• Patient population includes high‑acuity and complex cases such as post‑cardiac, post‑ortho/joint, trauma, and post‑stroke patients
• 8‑hour day shift schedule, typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Occasional weekend rotation based on departmental needs
• No call requirements
• No floating between facilities
• Cerner EMR used (prior experience not required)
• Team includes a supervisor, manager, and multiple OTs (typically 6 on shift)

Requirements

• Current Alabama OT license (if applicable)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of experience with familiarity in an acute care setting
• Ability to independently evaluate, treat, and manage a caseload
• Experience assisting with ADLs
• Comfortable working in a teaching facility with students present

Additional Information

• Orientation includes general hospital orientation, learning modules, departmental training, and a Cerner refresher (approximately 1 week) before starting caseload
• Professional scrub attire required with matching top and bottom in any professional color
• Holiday coverage depends on departmental needs; time off must be requested for holidays not worked
• First‑time travelers will be considered
• 60‑mile radius rule applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• Former permanent staff must wait 6 months before being considered as a traveler
• Free parking available on site

Benefits

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

Schedule

• Days, 5 × 8 hrs (40 hrs/week)
• Start date: September 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks