Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Shelby, NC
Jackson Therapy Partners
5x8 hrs

Make a meaningful difference as a travel Occupational Therapist in Shelby, NC. This hospital-based role supports patients with injuries, illness, or disability to regain or improve daily living and work skills. The position involves acute care caseloads including post-operative care, neurologic conditions, and general medical debility.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Active NC state OT license required to start the assignment.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from AHA or ARC prior to start.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care occupational therapy experience.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record preferred.
• Ability to work with patient populations including post-op, neuro, COPD, and CHF.
• Willingness to float between nearby facilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• First-time travelers accepted if they have prior acute care OT experience.
• Experience in trauma or high-acuity hospital settings is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collaborative departmental culture.

Assignment Details

• Shift hours: 0800-1700.
• Schedule: Five 8-hour shifts typical with rotating weekends and holiday coverage; weekend rotation approximately 1 weekend every 4–6 weeks.
• Onboarding: Department orientation 4–5 days.
• May float between Cleveland and Kings Mountain service areas.
• Scrub color: Light Gray. Parking: Free.

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Benefits Designed for Travelers

We value your time and professionalism. Benefit offerings begin on day one of assignment.

• Full medical benefits and 401(k) matching plan.
• Weekly, on-time pay administration.
• 24/7 recruiter support via text, phone, or email.
• Competitive referral bonuses.
• 100% paid housing available when applicable.
• Travel and license reimbursement.

Impacting Patient Care

This role contributes directly to patient recovery in a 142-bed acute care, Level III trauma hospital. Occupational therapy services support improved functional independence and discharge readiness across a varied acute medical and post-operative population. Clinicians will document care in EPIC and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Location Highlights

Shelby, NC offers access to outdoor recreation and regional attractions within short drives. Crowders Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park are within a 30–40 minute drive, providing hiking and historic sites. Shelby is approximately 40 miles from Charlotte, offering urban amenities and an international airport for regional travel. The area supports a suburban and small-city lifestyle with local cultural venues, community events, and regional dining options.

EEO Statement

Jackson Healthcare and its family of companies are an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our associates.