Occupational Therapist, Acute Care & Inpatient Rehab
Santa Cruz, CA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience for a 13-week inpatient acute assignment with experience in ortho, neuro, and cardiac required.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient acute care setting within a Rehab Therapies and Cardiac Rehab unit
• OT travelers work inpatient only; the unit also serves PT and Speech patients
• Common diagnoses include spinal cord injuries, TBI, stroke, cardiac rehab, and orthopedic conditions
• Pediatric patients are present (e.g., lymphedema, vestibular, wound care) but travelers are not required to have pediatric experience
• 8-hour day shifts with varied start times ranging from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break
• Schedule includes every other Saturday or Sunday, with 2 weekend days per 4-week schedule; a weekday off is provided on weeks a weekend shift is worked
• Requires floating between units within the hospital and to acute rehab
• Charting is done in Cerner; experience preferred
• Phillips telemetry is used on unit
• Hospitalist in-house, RT 24/7, and pharmacy 24/7 available; no dedicated IV team
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• 3–5 years of experience is preferred, though the minimum is 2 years of acute care experience
• Orientation consists of 1 day of hospital orientation followed by 2–3 days of unit orientation
• A manager is available 7 days a week (primarily M–F with alternating weekends); the unit has one rehab aide for inpatient
• Holidays are filled via a sign-up sheet
• Required scrub colors are black or dark-colored pants with burgundy dress shirts or polos
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Local candidates are accepted

Requirements

• Active OT license required (if applicable); pending licenses will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
• Experience with orthopedic, neurological, and cardiac patient populations required
• BLS certification required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• COVID vaccination required
• ICU experience preferred
• Outpatient or home health experience preferred
• Experience with physical disabilities preferred
• Spanish-speaking candidates preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire

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