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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of OT experience for a position covering a 50-mile radius around Fort Dodge, IA — first-time travelers welcome!
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Home health setting covering a 50-mile radius around Fort Dodge, IA, averaging 200–250 miles driven per week
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Patient population primarily consists of individuals requiring short-term therapy following hospitalization or a nursing home stay
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Average caseload of 4–6 patients per day
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Team includes 1 PT, 1 OT, 1 PTA, and 1 COTA
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Weekly team meetings are held virtually, with monthly in-person meetings
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Epic is the EMR used; experience preferred but not required
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Traveler will be required to work 1–2 of the following summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
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Active Iowa OT state license required; Iowa compact license accepted — license required if applicable
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Minimum 2 years of OT experience required
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Home health experience preferred but not required
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Current BLS certification required
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Personal vehicle required; mileage is reimbursed
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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One supervisory reference from within the last 2 years required for consideration
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rates
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Must not have been employed by the facility within the last 12 months
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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Orientation begins on a Monday and includes a general organization orientation, required online courses, 2 days of Epic EMR training, and several days of ride-along/shadow visits
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A Therapy Manager provides support during the first couple of weeks, reviewing documentation and answering questions virtually
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Travelers are typically fully productive by week 3
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Skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration
