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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant for an Inpatient Rehab unit, requiring BLS certification and a minimum of 1 year of experience.
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Inpatient rehabilitation unit within an acute care setting
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Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
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Utilizes Epic electronic medical records system
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Patient population includes adults with orthopedic, neurological, and rehabilitation needs, including CVA, TBI, hip/knee replacements, amputee care, and other conditions
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Current BLS certification required
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Active state Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant license required if applicable
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Minimum of 1 year of experience required
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Long Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience preferred
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Epic charting system experience preferred
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Provide occupational therapy services including assessment, discharge planning, and plan of care development
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Deliver treatment for conditions such as CVA, TBI, dementia, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and orthopedic injuries
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Perform home exercise program instruction, patient/family education, and safety/injury prevention training
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Utilize adaptive equipment, splinting, and lymphedema management as needed
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Support community re-entry and pre-discharge planning for patients
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First-time travelers will be considered for this role
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Limited to 2 RTO requests per contract
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Scrub colors permitted include black, grey, plum, light blue, teal, wine, navy, and royal
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Previous employees must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
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Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are considered local and may be accepted at a lower rate
