Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Urbana, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a pediatric acute care setting with inpatient NICU/PEDS experience and Illinois OT license required.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care inpatient therapy setting with a focus on pediatric and NICU populations
• Day shift, 5x8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday
• Patient population includes newborns and children requiring specialized OT care
• Epic EMR experience required
• This is a 13-week contract position
• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with a focus on acute care interventions
• Collaborate with families and multidisciplinary medical teams throughout the rehabilitation process
• Provide education and family training as needed
• Supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians as required
• Perform standardized outcome measurements and adapt care plans based on patient needs
• Document all care in accordance with department and regulatory standards
• Not eligible for first-time travelers
• Max 7 days of requested time off allowed per 13-week contract
• Returning employees may not exceed 1 year of continuous assignment and must take a 6-month break before returning
• Scrub or dress code details not specified; confirm with recruiter prior to assignment

Requirements

• Current Illinois Occupational Therapy (OT) license required, if applicable
• Current BLS certification from AHA required
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in an acute care setting
• Inpatient NICU or pediatric experience required
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Epic charting experience required
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Applicants must live more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates will not be considered

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