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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for a 13-week inpatient rehab assignment at a hospital in Jerome, ID, treating ortho, neuro, and medical patients on weekday day shifts.
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Inpatient rehab setting covering Acute Inpatient and Swing Bed units
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Patient population includes orthopedic/total joints, neurological (strokes, occasional brain injuries), medical, and general ICU cases
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Caseload of approximately 8–10 patients per day with 1 therapist on per day
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Monday through Friday, 8-hour day shifts (0830–1700)
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Position requires daily floating between the Jerome location and Magic Valley Medical Center based on census
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Epic EMR used in this position
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Holiday coverage may be required
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No self-scheduling; no blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted
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Active OT license required at time of consideration (license required if applicable)
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Minimum 1 year of licensed experience in acute inpatient or rehab setting preferred; candidates with limited experience may be considered if they demonstrate strong performance in prior placements
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Current BLS certification required
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Epic EMR experience
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Valid driver's license required for consideration
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2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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First-time travelers will be considered for this position
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Orientation typically consists of 2–3 days in the department; travelers should plan for a Monday–Friday schedule during onboarding
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Scrubs are permitted; scrub color must not match other departments — a list of approved colors is provided upon hire
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No COTAs or Rehab Aides on staff; OT manager is present
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Former permanent employees of this facility must have been separated for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment
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Candidates with a strong track record in prior travel placements are especially encouraged to apply for this more independent, remote-setting role
