Travel Occupational Therapist - Long Term Care - $2,507 per week
American Traveler · Hondo, TX · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareInternship
Assignment Overview
- Start Date: October 12, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 40 per week (8‑hour day shifts)
- Shift: Days, Monday‑Friday
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care setting, requiring 1+ year of OT experience and LTC or Rehab experience.
Requirements
- Current OT license (compact license accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of OT experience (new graduates accepted if Level II fieldwork completed)
- LTC or Rehab setting experience
- 1 professional reference
Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders and develop appropriate plans of care
- Utilize standardized assessments and evidence‑based practice to guide clinical interventions
- Provide rehabilitative treatment including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress and adjust treatment plans according to regulatory and clinical standards
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
- Communicate regularly with supervisors and other healthcare team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans
- Complete comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate documentation in the electronic system
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization reviews, and rehabilitation meetings
- Supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students as needed
- Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics standards
- Limited requested time off permitted during the assignment
Benefits
- Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one
- Generous 401(k) match
- Substantial housing stipend
- 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
- Day shift, 8‑hour shifts, Monday‑Friday
- Flexible start times between 6 AM and 10 AM, consistent and communicated with Director of Rehab
- No weekend requirements unless a holiday falls within the Monday‑Friday schedule (hours can be made up on the weekend)
- No on‑call requirements