Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care experience and a current AL OT license for a high-acuity acute care setting.

• Work in an acute care setting handling very high acuity and complex patient cases, including post-cardiac, orthopedic, trauma, and stroke patients
• Day shift schedule typically from 08:00 to 16:30 with occasional weekend shifts depending on departmental needs
• No floating between facilities is required
• Cerner EMR is used but previous Cerner experience is not required
• Work within a multidisciplinary team, often alongside five other OTs
• Expected to provide therapy across a wide range of complex patient types, including cardiac, orthopedic, trauma, and stroke cases
• Will work with supervision and daily support from a supervisor, manager, and other therapists
• Orientation includes a general hospital introduction and Cerner refresher, with about one week before independent caseload
• Must wear professional scrubs in any color, with matching top and bottomno eccentric colors allowed
• Free parking is available on-site
• A 60-mile radius rule applies; local candidates within this radius are not eligible
• Permanent staff must wait 6 months before being eligible for a travel position
• COVID vaccine is not required for this position
• Holiday coverage and time-off requests will depend on department needs
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position

• Current BLS certification required
• Current Alabama Occupational Therapist (AL OT) license required if applicable
• Minimum of 1 year of acute care experience is required
• Ability to independently evaluate, treat, and manage a complex caseload
• Team player with demonstrated efficiency, flexibility, and willingness to assist with ADLs
• Comfortable working in a teaching facility and with students

• 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