Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Sioux Falls, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with at least 2 years of acute care experience for a Level 1 trauma hospital using Epic EMR.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting with inpatient and rehab focus
• Average caseload of 4-5 patients per day within a 21-bed unit
• Diverse patient population including orthopedic, neurological, and medically complex cases of all ages
• Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, generally 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, with 1-2 weekends per month required
• No on-call required
• Access to specialized rehabilitation equipment such as UE Bioness and Dynavision
• Uses Epic EMR for all documentation
• Primary duties include patient evaluation, individualized therapy interventions, attending team conferences, and appropriate use of modalities
• Responsible for ongoing assessment, adjusting treatment plans, and discharge planning for medically complex patients
• Must coordinate efficiently with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety, communication, and smooth care transitions
• Supervision of certified occupational therapist assistants, aides, or students may be required
• Training includes 1–2 days for computer documentation and several days for departmental onboarding
• Required to badge in and out at the facility
• Dress code is business casual or scrub polo (ceil blue, khaki, gray, or chocolate brown); jeans are not permitted
• Position is open to local candidates with an adjusted pay rate for those residing within an 80-mile radius
• Previous employees must have ended employment at least 6 months prior to consideration for this position

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience
• Current BLS certification required
• Strong skills in evaluating and treating medically complex and unstable patients
• Familiarity with documenting in Epic or similar EMR preferred

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