Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - $1,966 per week

About the role

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for an inpatient rehabilitation unit in an acute care hospital setting. The position is located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions to patients in an inpatient rehabilitation setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.
• Assess patient needs and modify treatment plans accordingly.
• Document patient progress and outcomes using Cerner/MedConnect EMR system.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development activities.
• Adhere to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.

Requirements

• Active Maryland (MD) OT license required and must be in hand at time of consideration.
• Minimum 3 years of occupational therapy experience required.
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required.
• Acute inpatient rehabilitation experience required.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Licenses required if applicable.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Must have completed an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Must have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must have a valid Maryland OT license.

Skills

• Strong clinical skills in occupational therapy.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Cerner/MedConnect EMR system.

Benefits

• Tax-free stipend to be determined based on pay package.
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life).
• Substantial housing stipend.
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians.
• Generous 401(k) match.

Pay

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

Schedule

Shift: Days, 5x8 hours, typically 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Tuesday–Saturday schedule preferred; Monday–Friday candidates considered if willing to work Saturday once or twice per month with a flex weekday off.

Additional Information

• Two professional supervisory references from within the past 2 years required.
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required.
• Any scrub color is acceptable except the nursing blue/white combination.
• All time off and scheduling requests must be submitted upfront.