Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Nampa, ID
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care experience and EPIC EMR proficiency for an acute inpatient adult unit.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute inpatient adult care setting on the Occupational Therapy floor
• 4x10-hour day shifts, 7:30am to 6:00pm, with weekend rotation required
• Caseload is 8-10 patients per day, staffed by 2-3 therapists per shift
• Common diagnoses include neurological (CVA, MS, Parkinson's, Guillain-Barré), general medical, orthopedic (total joints, fractures), cardiac (pacemakers), and oncology cases
• Coverage includes all acute adult care areas except ICU unless experienced, no outpatient or skilled nursing
• EPIC charting experience is required
• Role covers a maternity leave with strong likelihood of extension for additional contract periods
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• No blocked scheduling or special requests can be accommodated
• At least two days of unit-specific onboarding with an experienced OT preceptor are provided
• Expect to work 5 days of 8-hour shifts during the first onboarding week
• Weekend coverage is typically every other full weekend with occasional two weekends off in a row
• Travelers almost never work holidays but may be scheduled if needed
• Any color scrubs or business casual attire is acceptable
• Permanent employees must be separated for at least one year before applying for a travel position

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of acute care OT experience is required; acute rehab experience not sufficient
• Experience with adult acute care evaluation, treatment, and discharge planning
• Ability to communicate safe mobility plans to the interdisciplinary team
• Drivers license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from the past 3 years
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius from the facility

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