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American Traveler

Travel Occupational Therapist - Home Health

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 6 weeks ago

Location: Fort Dodge, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/20/2026

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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.

$86,117 / year median in Iowa

-6% projected decline

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Job Description

Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jul 27, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of OT experience for a 13-week contract in Fort Dodge, IA, serving patients across a 50-mile coverage area. Details Home health setting covering a 50-mile radius around Fort Dodge, IA Day shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, 40 hours/week Average of 4-6 patient visits per day Patient population primarily consists of individuals requiring short-term therapy following hospitalization or a nursing home stay Team includes 1 PT, 1 OT, 1 PTA, and 1 COTA Weekly team meetings held virtually with monthly in-person meetings Epic EMR used; experience preferred but not required Travelers are expected to drive approximately 200-250 miles per week within the coverage area Requirements Minimum 2 years of OT experience required Home health experience preferred but not required — facility is willing to train Active Iowa OT state license required (compact license accepted); license required if applicable Active BLS certification required Epic EMR experience preferred Must have a personal vehicle for patient visits (mileage reimbursed) Valid driver's license required for consideration One supervisory reference required for consideration Must not have been employed by the facility within the past 12 months Taxable address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Orientation begins on Mondays and includes a general organizational orientation, required online courses, 2 days of Epic training, and ride-along/shadow visits A therapy manager provides virtual support during the first couple of weeks, reviewing documentation and answering questions Travelers are typically fully productive by week 3 Travelers are required to work 1-2 of 3 summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day Skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration