Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,827 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a position in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The role is in an acute care hospital setting (inpatient acute care and rehab unit within a Level 1 trauma hospital) requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification. The assignment starts Oct 19, 2026, lasts 13 weeks, and involves 40 hours per week on a 5×8‑hour day shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations, treatment interventions, modalities, FIMs, and documentation for patients with complex medical, physical, and cognitive challenges
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on discharge planning, scheduling, and hand‑off communication
• May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Manage a high‑volume, dynamic caseload requiring flexibility and prioritization

Requirements

• Current, active Occupational Therapist license (if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Acute care experience with medically complex and unstable patients preferred

Skills

• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills for discharge planning
• Ability to manage a high‑volume, dynamic caseload with flexibility and prioritization

Benefits

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

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

• Shift: Days, 5×8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Primary schedule: Monday‑Friday, generally 7:30am‑4:00pm
• Requires 1‑2 weekends per month (may include both days with a day off before and/or after)
• No call requirements