Travel Occupational Therapist - Rehab

Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Jul 6, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of experience for a 13-week inpatient rehab and acute care assignment at a Level III trauma facility, including coverage at a behavioral health unit. Details Inpatient rehab and acute inpatient care setting at a Level III trauma facility Potential coverage in the ICU depending on experience and unit need Float coverage between the main hospital and a Canyon View Behavioral Health unit Patient caseload of approximately 10-12 patients per day Common diagnoses include orthopedic (total joints), neurological (strokes), occasional brain injuries, medical, and general ICU cases Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts, 0730-1800; no self-scheduling Rotating weekend requirements unless weekends are assigned as the regular shift Holiday coverage required as needed

EMR:

Epic (experience required) Requirements Active OT license required; license required if applicable Minimum 2 years of OT experience; at least 1 year must be in acute inpatient or rehab settings Current BLS certification required Active state licensure — pending licensure will not be accepted Epic EMR experience required Valid driver's license required for consideration 2 professional references required for consideration: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Additional Information First-time travelers are welcome to apply Rehab aides are available to support the OT team; no COTAs on staff An OT manager is present on each shift Orientation typically consists of 2-3 days of department-specific onboarding; travelers should expect to work Monday-Friday on 8-hour shifts during the onboarding period Scrubs are permitted but must not match the designated colors of other departments; approved color list provided upon hire No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests will be accepted Former permanent employees of the facility must have been separated for at least one year before applying for a travel assignment