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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Rehabilitation Services unit, accepting first-time travelers with at least 1 year of acute care experience.
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Acute Care Rehabilitation Services unit within a teaching facility
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Treat high acuity, complex patients including post-cardiac, post-ortho/joint, trauma, and post-stroke cases
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8-hour day shift schedule, typically 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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40 standard hours per week
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Occasional weekend rotation based on departmental needs
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No on-call requirements
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No floating between facilities
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Cerner charting system used
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Current AL OT license required if applicable
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Current BLS certification required
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Minimum 1 year of experience with familiarity in Acute Care setting
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Experience with high acuity patient types including cardiac, ortho/joint, trauma, and stroke cases
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Ability to independently evaluate, treat, and manage a caseload
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Experience and willingness to assist with ADLs
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Cerner experience preferred but not required
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Comfortable working in a teaching facility environment with students
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Support provided by supervisor, manager, and multidisciplinary team including approximately 6 OTs per shift
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Orientation includes a general hospital orientation and learning modules on day 1, followed by departmental training and a Cerner refresher on day 2
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Typically 1 week of orientation prior to first caseload
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Must be a team player willing to support the interdisciplinary team with efficiency and flexibility
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Scrubs must be professional with matching top and bottom in any color except eccentric colors
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Free parking available
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Time off must be requested for any holiday the candidate is unable to work
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Candidates must live outside a 60-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
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Former staff must wait 6 months before being eligible to return as a traveler
