Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,846 per week

Assignment Overview

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Duration: 13 weeks (full‑time, 40 hours per week)

Shift: Days, 5 × 8‑hour shifts (generally 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, Monday‑Friday)

Weekend Requirement: 1‑2 weekends per month, which may include both days with adjacent days off

No on‑call duties.

Details

• Placement: Level 1 trauma acute‑care hospital unit.
• Unit: 21‑bed acute care and rehab inpatient occupational therapy unit.
• Average caseload: 4‑5 patients per day (varies by volume).
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC EMR used for computerized charting.
• Specialized equipment: Upper‑extremity Bioness and Dynavision.
• Dress code: Business casual (no jeans; modest attire; approved scrub colors – Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown).
• Badge in/out required at facility.
• Local candidates (within 80 miles) are subject to a reduced pay rate.
• Previous employment at this health system must have ended at least 6 months prior to submission.

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapist license (if applicable).
• BLS certification.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Acute‑care hospital experience treating medically complex and unstable patients.
• Knowledge of normal/abnormal vital signs and medical equipment monitoring.
• Strong critical‑thinking and interdisciplinary communication skills.

Additional Information

• Provide individualized OT evaluations and treatment interventions for patients with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical diagnoses.
• Participate in team conferences, documentation, and FIM assessments.
• Perform therapeutic modalities as applicable.
• Assess and recommend appropriate discharge destinations.
• Manage a high‑volume, dynamic caseload with frequent rescheduling and prioritization.
• May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students.
• Department‑specific orientation includes 1‑2 days of computer documentation training plus several additional days of department‑specific training.

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.

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler is known for outstanding customer service, helping travel nurses and allied health professionals find positions that align with their career goals and personal requirements. The company offers a nationwide network of travel opportunities and dedicated recruiter support.