Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital - $2,406 per week
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist with prior charge experience for an acute care hospital position working with adult and geriatric populations on a day shift schedule.
Details
- Acute care hospital OT unit serving adult and geriatric patients
- Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
- Caseload of approximately 8 patient visits per day
- Floating within the facility and within scope of practice may be required
- Weekend coverage may be required (1–2 days total over the course of the assignment)
- No on-call requirements
- EMR: Epic; SBAR communication framework used
Requirements
- Active OT licensure required (license required if applicable)
- Current BLS and NBCOT certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of experience, with at least 2 years in a hospital setting
- Previous charge experience in acute care OT required
About the Role
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
Scrub color options are eggplant purple or olive green (therapist's choice)
RTO is capped at a maximum of 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
Travelers are expected to work major holidays that fall within their assignment period; if three major holidays occur during the assignment, travelers are expected to work two of them, with one holiday RTO request eligible for review
Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
Travelers who have previously worked at this facility system must have been away from all system facilities for a full year before returning as a traveler
Local candidates are accepted for this position
No schedule change requests or alternate shift requests will be considered; the posted shift is firm
Full compliance with onboarding requirements must be completed on time to avoid a two-week start date delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
Two supervisory references (manager level or above) are highly preferred; charge-level references are not accepted
Pay
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
with tax-free stipend amount to be determined
Schedule
Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation)
with tax-free stipend amount to be determined
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more.
Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.