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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist with 1+ year of experience for a 13-week outpatient OT assignment requiring previous travel experience and Cerner familiarity.
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Outpatient occupational therapy setting with exposure to inpatient, acute rehab, and skilled care populations
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Patient diagnoses include med/surg, ICU, acute rehab (neuro, cardiac, ortho), joints, weakness, and pneumonia
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Caseload of approximately 10–12 scheduled 1:1 patients per day
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Day shift with variable 7–8 AM start times on 8-hour shifts
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2 weekend shifts (Saturday full day with a comp day during the week, and Sunday ortho/stroke coverage) across the 13-week contract
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Holidays are not required but volunteering is welcome
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COTAs available to assist with throughput and turnover as a second set of hands
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Charting system: Cerner (Epic experience preferred)
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Candidates must live more than 45 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Current, active Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
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Minimum 1 year of outpatient OT experience required
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Previous travel experience required for outpatient placement
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Current BLS certification required
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Hand therapy certification preferred but not required
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Orientation consists of 1 shadow day followed by independent patient coverage beginning day 2
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Collaborative therapy department with resources always available; therapists work closely across disciplines
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Business casual dress code required (khakis and polo)
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Ideal candidate is a team-oriented communicator who is comfortable collaborating with colleagues and other departments
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No holiday coverage required, though volunteering is an option
