Occupational Therapist (Inpatient, Outpatient, Home Health)
Dixon, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of experience for a 13-week assignment in a post-acute care setting with both inpatient and outpatient responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Work in a post-acute care environment with a mix of 50% inpatient acute care and 50% outpatient therapy
• Serve a diverse caseload including peds through geriatrics, with orthopedic, neuro, fall risk, and general weakness cases
• Coverage may include inpatient, outpatient, and home care settings, with the expectation to cover at least two areas
• Option to work with pediatric or adult outpatient population
• Typical patient load is 6-10 patients per day, depending on area covered
• Monday through Friday schedule, typically 8-hour shifts from 8:00am-4:30pm, no weekends or holidays required
• EPIC used for EMR, Cerner Community Works for inpatient and outpatient charting, and Kinnser for home health charting
• Duties include assessment, treatment, and care planning for a broad range of patients from peds to geriatrics
• OTs are expected to collaborate with COTAs for treatments as available
• Black, navy, or royal blue scrubs or business casual attire required
• Structured orientation provided, including observed procedures and graduated caseload in the first week
• Negative drug screen required for all candidates
• COVID-19 vaccine is not required
• Local candidates are accepted; local rate applies for those living within 50 miles

Requirements

• Current active Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year recent clinical experience as an OT necessary
• Current BLS certification required
• Diverse clinical background and ability to work in inpatient, outpatient, and/or home care settings is required
• Lymphedema certification preferred but not required
• Applicants must be able to provide documentation of active state licensure at time of consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts