Acute Inpatient Occupational Therapist
Boise, ID
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care experience for a variable day-shift assignment in an acute inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Position is in an acute inpatient hospital setting covering all medical floors, PACU, and ED, with infrequent floating to other nearby hospitals
• Typical caseload is 8-10 patients per day, with a team of 8-12 therapists working daily
• Common diagnoses include neurologic (CVA, MS, Parkinson's, Guillain-Barré), cranial and spinal surgeries, cardiac, orthopedic, general medical, and oncology patients
• Does not treat transplant or traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients
• Work schedule consists of 4 variable 10-hour day shifts per week from 7:30 to 18:00, with weekend requirements of every other full weekend or one weekend day per week
• EPIC EMR system is used
• Primary duties include evaluation and treatment of acute care patients on medical floors and occasional coverage in PACU and ED
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Orientation includes 24 hours covering hospital, department, and documentation systems in the first 3-5 days
• No blocked scheduling or special scheduling requests accepted
• Perm employees must be away for one year before being eligible for travel assignment
• Rehab aides are on staff; team consists of therapists and occasional on-call weekend supervisor
• Any color scrubs or business casual attire is acceptable

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist state license required if applicable
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience as a licensed therapist is required
• Experience with EPIC EMR is required
• Driver’s license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past 3 years, including employment dates and eligibility for rehire
• Must reside 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