Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of licensed acute inpatient or rehab experience for a 13-week inpatient rehab assignment at a Level III trauma hospital using Epic EMR.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation and acute inpatient setting at a Level III trauma hospital
• OT travelers are primarily based in acute inpatient or rehab but are expected to cross-cover between both areas, with potential ICU coverage depending on experience and need
• Patient caseload of approximately 10–12 patients per day
• Common diagnoses include orthopedic/total joints, neurological conditions (strokes, occasional brain injuries), medical cases, and general ICU
• 8-hour day shifts (7:30 AM – 6:00 PM)
• 4x10 schedule with rotating weekend requirements and holiday coverage as needed
• Epic EMR is used in this position
• No self-scheduling; no blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
• Travelers should plan for M–F 8-hour shifts during the initial onboarding/orientation period

Requirements

• Active OT license required (license required if applicable); pending licensure will not be accepted
• Minimum 1 year of licensed experience in acute inpatient or rehab setting
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, each including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates will not be considered

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Candidates with less than 1 year of acute care experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis if deemed capable
• Department is supported by rehab aides (no COTAs on staff)
• A manager is present on each shift
• Orientation typically consists of 2–3 days of department-specific training
• Scrubs are permitted; colors must not match those of other departments — specific color restrictions are provided upon hire
• Former permanent employees of this facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible for a travel assignment
• No RTO or blocked scheduling requests will be accepted for this assignment