Travel Occupational Therapist
Zion, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for an adult inpatient acute care hospital, with oncology and stem cell unit experience, requiring at least 1 year of clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• Position based in a hospital setting with a mix of adult acute care and outpatient services within the hospital
• Day shift, Monday through Friday, working 5x8 hour shifts from 8:00 to 16:30
• No weekend, call, or float requirements
• Focus on oncology patients, including those in a stem cell unit
• Average caseload of 6 patients per day
• Uses EPIC for documentation
• Responsibilities include home exercise program planning, adaptive equipment assessment, ongoing patient evaluation, and care plan reassessment
• Preferred experience in cognitive assessment, prosthetics, soft tissue injuries, hip fracture and total hip replacement, arthritis management, ultrasound, electrical stimulation modalities, myofascial release, lymphedema management, kinesiotaping, edema massage, and wheelchair evaluation
• Two-week unit orientation (80 hours) provided at start
• Wine-colored scrubs required but not provided by the hospital
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position

Requirements

• Current state Occupational Therapy license required (pending license accepted if application submitted)
• BLS and NBCOT certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as an Occupational Therapist required
• Clinical experience in a hospital setting required for new graduates
• Experience with upper extremity therapy, adaptive equipment, community re-entry, home assessment, pre-discharge planning, lifting and transfer, patient/family education, safety and injury prevention, and discharge planning

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