-
Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
-
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
-
Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
-
Length: 22 weeks
-
Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an Outpatient Occupational Therapist with 1+ year experience to provide hospital-based outpatient lymphedema and orthopedic care.
-
Hospital-based outpatient rehabilitation department with a focus on lymphedema patient population
-
.
-
Works alongside OTs/OTAs, PTs/PTAs, SLPs, wound care clinic staff, compression fitters, and lymphedema vendors
-
.
-
Patient population ranges from young/middle adults to geriatrics with a variety of diagnoses, including lymphedema care
-
.
-
Patient ratio of approximately 1:5
-
.
-
Day shift schedule, posted as 5x8s with 4x10s also available (7:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
-
.
-
No weekend or call requirements
-
.
-
May float within facility and scope of practice to an affiliated acute care inpatient facility as needed
-
.
-
Epic charting system experience required
-
Current GA OT license required (may be pending at time of submission)
-
License required if applicable
-
NBCOT certification required
-
BLS certification required
-
Minimum 1 year of experience required
-
Epic charting experience required
-
Community hospital experience preferred
-
Lymphedema certification preferred
-
First-time travelers accepted
-
Provide outpatient occupational therapy services including evaluation, treatment planning, and discharge planning for a diverse adult and geriatric population
-
Deliver lymphedema management and related therapeutic interventions in coordination with a multidisciplinary team
-
Perform splinting (static, dynamic, and functional) as part of treatment plans
-
Provide patient and family education on safety and injury prevention
-
Local candidates accepted at the same bill rate
-
Maximum RTO of 7 days per contract, which must be finalized at time of submission
-
Holiday coverage required based on number of major holidays falling within the assignment period
-
Full compliance required to start on time
