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Verified Pay $2,200 per week
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Lufkin, Texas

About this job

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in Lufkin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Occupational Therapist
  • Discipline: Therapy
  • Start Date: 11/03/2025
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of experience for a dynamic acute care position requiring flexibility and current licensure.

Responsibilities
  • Acute care setting with majority inpatient and some IRF/Rehab unit coverage
  • Work with a diverse patient population including ICU, PCU, ortho, stroke, and cardiac cases
  • Days schedule, primarily Sunday-Thursday 8:00-4:30 with flexibility to adjust to Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday as needed
  • Single-building assignment within a rural East Texas hospital
  • Uses Allscripts - Paragon EMR
  • Join a supportive, team-oriented department with 5-6 OTs on weekdays and 1-3 on weekends
  • Thorough training and orientation on processes and EHR provided
  • Work with a collaborative group of OT, PT, and ST professionals
  • Facilities are stroke and cardiac certified; most severe trauma patients are transferred elsewhere
  • Dress code and scrub requirements will be discussed during orientation
  • Candidates must not have been directly employed by associated facilities in the past year
  • Rural work environment in a friendly, patient-focused department
Requirements
  • 2 years of Occupational Therapy experience required
  • Active, unencumbered Occupational Therapist license (state or compact NLC); license required if applicable
  • Active OTR and BLS certifications required at time of consideration
  • Pending licenses or certifications not accepted
  • Must provide two professional references: one supervisor from past 12 months, one peer or supervisor from past 3 years
  • Copy of driver’s license required
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-612985. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

 


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Posting ID: 1167146712 Posted: 2025-09-26 Job Title: Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist