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American Traveler

Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$88,126 / year median in Colorado

+5% projected growth

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Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:
Days, 4x9hrs
Hours:
36 hrs/wk
Start Date:
Sep 7, 2026
Length:
13 weeks
Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 1+ year of related experience and current CO state OT licensure. Details Acute Care Therapy Services unit within a hospital setting Primarily acute care with some opportunity in Inpatient Rehabilitation (different departments) No outpatient therapy involved 4x9hr Day shifts with variable scheduling 36 hours per week Requirements Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school required Master's degree in Occupational Therapy preferred Minimum 1 year of related experience, preferably in a medical or clinic setting Current, valid Occupational Therapist state licensure required if applicable BLS certification through the American Heart Association required, must not expire prior to start Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) credential preferred ACLS certification through the American Heart Association preferred Epic EMR charting experience required Skills in perceptual activities, assistive equipment, splinting, and positioning mechanics Experience with delegation and supervision of students, assistants, and technicians Additional Information Provide assessment, treatment, and education in independent living, community reintegration, functional cognitive retraining, and upper extremity function Evaluate patients, establish treatment goals, and deliver skilled physical assessments and treatments Reassess patient progress and revise treatment plans and goals as needed Delegate and supervise students, assistants, and technicians within scope of authority Returning employees or travelers must be separated from any facility within this health system for at least one year before being eligible for a new assignment