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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 1+ year of experience for an acute care rehab services position requiring Cerner EMR experience and IL licensure.
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Acute care hospital setting covering inpatient, swing-bed, assisted living, and outpatient services
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Caseload breakdown is approximately 40% acute, 40% outpatient, 10% swing-bed, and 10% assisted living (all variable based on census)
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Diverse patient population including general medical, CVA, hip fractures, post-op THR/TKR, adhesive capsulitis, tendon injuries, UE fractures, carpal/cubital tunnel, developmental delay, autism, sensory issues, and various syndromes
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Pediatric cases are treated in the outpatient setting
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Daily patient volume is highly variable based on census and scheduled hours
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Day shift position with flexible scheduling of 5x8-hour or 4x10-hour shifts, or a combination of both
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13-week contract
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Charting performed in Cerner EMR
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No current weekend or holiday requirements
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Current, active OT license; IL licensure required if applicable
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Minimum 1 year of OT experience
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Generalist evaluation and treatment skills required to cover a broad range of patient diagnoses and care settings
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Current BLS certification required
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Provide evaluation and treatment services across inpatient, swing-bed, assisted living, and outpatient settings
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Supported by 2 COTAs on the rehab team
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Patient scheduling is coordinated by a department secretary based on clinical need identified by the therapist
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Department-specific orientation provided
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Required dress code is black scrubs or a black collared shirt with khaki pants
