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American Traveler

Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

Pay: $2,886/wk

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Urbana, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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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.

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Job Description

Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital American Traveler - 4.0 Urbana, IL Job Details Contract $2,886 a week 16 hours ago Qualifications BLS Certification Level I Trauma Center experience Bachelor's degree Clinical information systems Bachelor's degree in occupational therapy

Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:

Days, 5x8hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Sep 14, 2026

Length:

13 weeks

Openings:

1 Description American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring an Illinois OT license (license required if applicable), BLS certification, and Level 1 Trauma center experience. Details Acute care hospital therapy unit setting Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week Weekend shifts as needed No holiday shifts required No floating requirements

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charting used Requirements Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required Current Illinois OT license required (license required if applicable) BLS certification required Level 1 Trauma center experience required EPIC charting experience required Additional Information Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, designing individualized plans of care that integrate goals, treatment, and discharge planning Perform patient examinations, screenings, and outcome measurements using standardized, reliable methods Provide education to patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers Supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory standards Document evaluations and treatment plans in compliance with department and regulatory requirements Communicate patient status, transfer recommendations, and discharge needs with the medical team Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates not accepted RTO not to exceed 7 total days per 13-week contract Travel partners are not accepted for this assignment