Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Rehabilitation
Stockbridge, GA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an adult outpatient setting with at least 1 year of outpatient experience and a GA OT license.

Responsibilities

• Adult and geriatric patient population in an outpatient rehabilitation facility
• Typical diagnoses include stroke, orthopedic (shoulder, hands, upper extremity), MS, TBI, and Guillain-Barré
• 1:1 patient ratio for individualized care
• Day shifts, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Possible floating within the facility, though rare
• Epic EMR usage required with additional systems SBAR, Outlook Email, and Secure Chat
• No weekend or call requirements
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Must be fully compliance cleared before starting; bi-weekly orientation schedules may result in delayed start if not compliant
• Travelers may be reviewed by a clinical team for fit prior to manager review
• Return travelers/perm/PRN must be away from all Piedmont facilities for 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• If unable to return to one facility, a traveler must complete a successful assignment outside the system before rebooking elsewhere
• No travel pairs will be assigned the same shift on the same unit
• No blocked scheduling permitted
• Maximum 7 days of time-off allowed, with none permitted in the first week of the assignment
• Travelers are expected to work holidays based on their assignment duration following specific holiday rules
• Dress code is black scrubs or business casual attire accepted
• Locals are accepted at the same rate

Requirements

• Current GA Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient OT experience
• Experience with evaluation, discharge planning, reassessment, patient/family education, adaptive equipment, and pre-discharge planning
• Physical ability for lifting and transfer of patients

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