Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient Rehab - $2,886 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist with inpatient rehab experience and Epic proficiency for a full-time, Monday–Friday day shift position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Urbana, IL.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, developing individualized plans of care that integrate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning
• Perform patient examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to the chief complaint and patient history
• Utilize standardized outcomes measures to accurately reflect functional performance
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers using effective teaching methods
• Provide supervision to COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory requirements
• Communicate patient status, activity and transfer recommendations, and discharge disposition with the broader medical team
• Document evaluations, plans of care, and treatment modifications per department and regulatory standards

Requirements

• Active Illinois OT license required (license required if applicable)
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Current BLS (CPR) certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant OT experience
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required

Qualifications

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Sizable housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in-house clinicians

Pay

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

Days, 5x8hrs