Travel Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

  • American Traveler
  • Lafayette, Indiana
  • Full Time

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of acute hospital experience to join an inpatient rehab team supporting a diverse patient population.

Responsibilities
  • Inpatient acute care rehab setting serving all acuity levels from ICU to progressive care units
  • Monday to Friday day shifts, plus one weekend day per month
  • Patient diagnoses include cardiac procedures, stroke, TBI, orthopedic injuries, respiratory illnesses, neurological conditions, and more
  • Part of a rehab team of 19 professionals
  • Cerner charting is required and Cerner experience is preferred
  • Floating to other units and affiliate hospitals is required
  • Evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and make discharge disposition recommendations
  • Perform ADL training, therapeutic exercises, and other interventions to improve function
  • Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during assignment
  • Royal blue scrubs and black shoes are required
  • First-time travelers are accepted
  • IN residents are considered local for this position
  • Applicants who previously held a perm or PRN role at this facility must have a 12-month gap before applying as a traveler
  • Up to 5 days of non-holiday time off may be auto-approved; more requires approval
Requirements
  • Current BLS certification
  • Active Indiana state OT license or compact license required if applicable
  • Current NBCOT certification required
  • Minimum of 1 year of OT experience in an acute hospital setting
  • Manual therapy or lymphedema certifications preferred
  • Cerner EMR experience preferred
  • Graduation from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE
  • Two supervisor references required
Benefits
  • High Pay and Bonuses
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
  • Generous Housing Allowance
  • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
  • Weekly Payroll Deposit
  • Free Online CEUs
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Traveler Rewards and Discounts
  • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Job ID: 485039384
Originally Posted on: 7/12/2025

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