Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,907 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute care role at a Level 1 Trauma center, requiring NICU/PEDs experience and EPIC charting proficiency.

Details

• Inpatient acute care therapy setting within a ~500 bed Level 1 Trauma center
• 20-bed inpatient rehab unit with over 50% neuro cases including CVA, TBI, nTBI, and SCI
• Additional caseload includes LE amputation and multi-trauma patients
• Approximately 170 patients on the acute OT caseload
• NICU/PEDs experience required
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required approximately 1 per month
• No holiday shifts required
• No floating requirements
• EPIC charting experience required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license from Illinois required, if applicable
• BLS certification required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma center experience required
• NICU/PEDs experience required
• Ability to perform patient transfers with assistance from bed, chair, and floor as needed
• Knowledge of safe body mechanics to reduce risk of injury

Additional Information

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students
• Design individualized plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using effective teaching methods
• Perform examinations and screenings using reliable, evidence-based methods
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to accurately reflect functional performance
• Supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Collaborate closely with the medical team on patient status, transfer recommendations, and discharge planning
• Document evaluations and treatment plans in accordance with department and regulatory standards
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• RTO not to exceed 7 total days within the 13-week contract

American Traveler Job ID #P-712744. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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