Travel Occupational Therapist - Burn Unit - $2,647 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Responsibilities

• Work in a specialized Burn Unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Perform day shifts, 5x8-hour shifts, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Provide weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday), with 3 additional shifts selected from Monday through Friday
• Assess and treat burn patients with 0–100% TBSA burns
• Manage patient populations with complex needs such as pain management, surgical dressings, mobility limitations, contracture prevention, and scar management
• Support outpatient Physical Therapy evaluations and therapy sessions as needed
• Floating within the inpatient setting is required
• Utilize Epic EMR for documentation

Requirements

• Current, active OT or PT license (LA license required if applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of relevant clinical experience
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Ability to float within the inpatient setting
• A supervisor reference dated within the last 12 months is required for consideration

Qualifications

• Passport required for international travel
• Driver's License required for consideration
• Up to 5 days of RTO allowed for this location
• Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Effective problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of burn unit protocols and procedures

Benefits

Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Pay

Tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

8 hours, days

Benefits

Includes premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more.