Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - $2,846 per week

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute care role at a Level 2 trauma center, requiring at least 1 year of experience and active WI licensure by the start date.

Details

• Acute inpatient setting at a Level 2 adult and pediatric trauma center
• Patient population includes adult and pediatric ICUs, stroke, neuro, ortho, trauma, oncology, general med/surg, same-day discharge joint program, and both adult and pediatric inpatient rehab programs
• Department sees approximately 120–150 patients per day; each therapist handles approximately 9 evaluations and 16 treatments per day
• Therapists may be required to cover all inpatient areas including acute rehab, skilled, and ICU settings
• Charting is done in Cerner, which is transitioning to Epic
• 8-hour day shifts with a variable schedule; self-scheduling is not available
• Weekend and holiday coverage required on a rotating basis with core staff; comp days are scheduled for weekends worked
• On-call may be required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active OT license required by start date; WI state license must be obtained prior to credentialing completion
• Minimum 1 year of relevant OT experience required
• BLS certification (AHA) required and must be active
• Experience with ADL evaluation and documentation supporting next level of care
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• 2 references required for consideration: 1 supervisor reference within the last 12 months of relevant experience, and 1 peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years of relevant experience

Additional Information

• Conduct ADL evaluations and clinical documentation to support transition to the next level of care across diverse inpatient settings
• Team includes 1 rehab aide and 1 COTA on schedule
• Orientation length varies based on individual skill level
• Credentialing is required due to clinical privileges at this facility; the credentialing committee meets every 3rd Monday of the month, with up to 10 additional business days before a traveler can begin — plan for up to 2 months from submission to start
• WI state license and all onboarding must be completed by the 2nd Monday of the month to avoid a delayed start date
• Solid color scrubs required; clean and professional appearance expected
• Candidates who previously worked at this facility must have an end date at least 6 months prior to their submission date
• Candidates residing within 80 miles of the facility are considered local