Travel Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Neurological Rehab - $2,273 per week

About the role

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with outpatient experience for a neurological rehab clinic setting, with a preference for vestibular and vagus nerve stimulation experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an outpatient rehabilitation clinic on a hospital campus
• Provide 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• Treat a diverse neurological patient population including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and more
• Treat musculoskeletal diagnoses as well
• No float requirement

Requirements

• Active OT license (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient OT experience required
• Proficiency with the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment, or ability to learn it quickly
• Current BLS certification
• Two professional references from the last two places of employment, covering the last year, from supervisors in a leadership role
• 7-year employment history required, with explanations for any gaps exceeding 30 days
• Current skills checklist (valid within the last year)

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Experience with paired vagus nerve stimulation protocol (Vivistim) is a plus
• Vestibular experience is preferred

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.