What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 3, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 1 year of experience and BLS, NBCOT, and state licensure.
Details
- Acute Care Hospital setting with Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) exposure preferred
- Patient ratio of 1:7-9
- Day shift, 5x8 hours, variable start time between 0700-0800
- Weekend rotation of one weekend day shift per month
- Start time may flex to 0900-0930 depending on shoulder surgery schedule
- Epic charting experience preferred
Requirements
- Current state OT license required, if applicable
- BLS and NBCOT certification required
- Minimum 1 year of experience required
- LTAC experience preferred
- Previous travel experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide care across acute care and LTAC settings including evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning
- Work with diverse patient conditions including CVA, TBI, Parkinson's, dementia, amputee, and orthopedic cases such as hip and knee replacements
- Perform assessments, reassessments, home exercise programs, and patient/family education
- Utilize adaptive equipment and lymphedema management techniques as needed
- Scrubs must be solid color with no prints; 10 approved colors
- First-time travelers will be considered
- Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
- Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan