What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Occupational Therapist - Skilled Nursing Facility position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for a Long Term Care facility, requiring 1 year of OT experience and prior LTC/SNF setting experience.
Details
- Long Term Care (LTC) skilled nursing facility setting
- Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8-hour shifts
- Flexible start time between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM, as consistently communicated with the Director of Rehabilitation
- No weekend requirements
- No on-call requirements
- Treats patients with cognitive and/or ADL physical functioning disorders
Requirements
- Current OT license required, if applicable
- Minimum 1 year of Occupational Therapy experience required
- LTC or Rehab setting experience required
- Compact license accepted for Missouri
- 1 professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- 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
- Administer rehabilitation procedures including ADL retraining, therapeutic activities and exercises, modalities, and assistive devices
- Assess patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and evaluate treatment outcomes
- Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers
- Communicate with supervisors and healthcare team members regarding patient progress and treatment plans
- Complete comprehensive discharge summaries and maintain accurate documentation per regulatory requirements
- Participate in required meetings such as patient care conferences, utilization review, and rehabilitation meetings
- Attend facility and company required trainings and in-services
- Obtain necessary DME or supplies as needed for patient care
- Supervise and support occupational therapy assistants, rehabilitation aides, and/or students
- Adhere to NBCOT/AOTA and state-required practice acts, codes of conduct, and ethics
- No more than 5 days of RTO may be requested during the assignment
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan