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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist specializing in Hand Therapy for an outpatient orthopedic and specialty hospital setting, with CHT certification preferred and splinting skills required.
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Outpatient OT department within an orthopedic and specialty hospital setting
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10-hour day shifts, 40 hours per week
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Patient population includes hand, neurological, and lymphedema diagnoses
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Charting is done in Epic
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Equipment used includes splinting tools, blood flow restriction devices, and a therapy pool
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No floating to other units
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No weekend rotation or on-call requirements
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No holiday coverage expected
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Active South Dakota OT license required if applicable
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Current BLS certification required
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Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential granted by the HTCC preferred; may be waived based on experience
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Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
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Minimum 1 year of relevant OT experience required
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Splinting skills required
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First-time travelers may be considered depending on prior experience and setting
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Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
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2 professional references dated within the past year required for consideration
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DOB and SSN required for consideration
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Treat patients with hand, neurological, and lymphedema conditions in an outpatient setting
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Supervised by Rehab Supervisors within a supportive department structure
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Orientation is 5–7 days covering both facility and unit
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Scrub color required is pewter/dark grey/granite
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Free parking is available on-site
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This is a traveler-friendly facility known for renewing travel contracts
