Occupational Therapist – Acute Care Hospital
St. Joseph, MO
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel Occupational Therapist with acute care hospital experience for a 13-week assignment, with first-time travelers welcome to apply.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting focused on inpatient rehabilitation
• Day shift, 5x8 schedule with variable start times between 7:00–8:00 AM
• Flex start times (9:00–9:30 AM) may occur on Tuesdays and Wednesdays based on shoulder surgery schedule
• Includes a weekend rotation of one weekend day shift per month
• No on-call requirements
• Patient ratio of 1:7–9
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Current, active Occupational Therapist (OTR) state license required if applicable
• NBCOT certification required
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant acute care experience required
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Begin each day with approximately 6–7 scheduled evaluations or reassessments, then respond to new referrals through 1:00 PM
• Collaborate with peers and multidisciplinary therapy team to manage and adapt to changing daily caseloads
• Engage and motivate patients who may be physically or emotionally unwell to participate in rehabilitation
• On-site training available for hospital-based edema management
• Solid-color scrubs required; prints are not permitted, and 10 approved colors are available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Contract extensions are commonly offered based on mutual fit; conversion to a full-time role is also possible