Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care - $2,366 per week
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$2,366 per week |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
| Location | Ofallon, Missouri |
About this job
American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist for a travel job in O'Fallon, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 2+ years of experience and prior travel experience.
Details
- Short-term acute care hospital setting with 69 staffed beds
- Day shift schedule, Monday-Friday, 5x8 hours from 0900-1730
- Weekend rotation required every 6th full weekend, with weekend shift hours of 0730-1600
- Holiday rotation required
- May be required to float between two facility locations within scope of practice
- Epic charting system used, experience preferred
- No on-call requirements
Requirements
- Current, active state OT license required (license required if applicable)
- Pending state license accepted
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Prior travel experience required
- Adult care experience required
- Experience with hip fracture, total hip replacement, knee injuries, and total knee replacement required
- Adaptive equipment experience required
- Experience with lifting/transfers, patient/family education, and safety/injury prevention required
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Community hospital experience preferred
Additional Information
- Provide occupational therapy services including assessment, evaluation, and discharge planning for adult acute care patients
- Perform activities of daily living training and adaptive equipment fitting
- Conduct patient and family education focused on safety and injury prevention
- Complete documentation, billing, and telephone follow-up as part of daily responsibilities
- CVA rehabilitation and Parkinson's disease experience preferred
- Scrub attire consists of a black or scrub top with tan or scrub pants
- Free employee parking available in designated yellow-lined spots
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Candidates must reside outside a 75-mile radius of the facility, as local candidates are not accepted
- RTO limited to no more than 7 days per contract, with no RTO permitted during the first week of the assignment
- Permanent employees of the health system must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
- Standard travelers may work up to an 18-month period before a required 3-month break in service
American Traveler Job ID #P-744716. 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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