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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 with 1+ year of acute inpatient or rehab experience for a 13-week acute care assignment treating orthopedic, neuro, and general medical patients.
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>3 acute care hospital
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Occupational Therapy department covering acute inpatient and rehab units, with occasional ICU coverage based on experience
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Treats 10 to 12 patients per day
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Patient population includes ortho-total joints, neuro/stroke, occasional brain injury (excluding TBI), medical, and general ICU cases
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Rehab aides support the team; COTAs are not utilized
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EPIC EMR used
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Day shift schedule of 4x10-hour shifts, 0730-1800
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Rotating weekend coverage required unless assigned to a regular weekend shift
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Holiday coverage as needed
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No self-scheduling or blocked scheduling available
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Active Occupational Therapist state licensure required
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License required if applicable
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BLS certification required
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Minimum 1 year of licensed experience in acute inpatient or rehab setting required
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First-time travelers are welcome to apply
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EPIC EMR experience preferred
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years worked, each including employment dates and rehire eligibility
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OT Manager or Supervisor present on-site for oversight
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Unit/department orientation typically lasts 2-3 days; travelers should plan for a Monday-Friday, 5x8-hour schedule during onboarding to accommodate this
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Scrubs are permitted but must not match the color designated for other departments; a list of approved colors is provided upon hire
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Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be considered for this position; local candidates will not be accepted
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Permanent employees of the facility must wait one year after separation before applying for a travel assignment
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Client may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment
