Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist
Boston, MA
American Traveler
3x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x8hrs
• Hours: 24 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a part-time Inpatient Rehab Occupational Therapist with at least 1 year of acute care hospital experience for a 24-week assignment in Boston, MA.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation department within an acute care hospital setting in Boston, MA
• OT and PT team providing coverage across inpatient floors throughout the hospital
• Part-time assignment: 24 hours per week, 8-hour day shifts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• No weekends and no major holidays
• Diverse patient population ranging from birth through elderly age with musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-surgical diagnoses
• Productivity goal of 5.2 treatment hours per 8-hour day; typical caseload of 8–15 patients with 6–7 seen per shift
• Epic EMR experience is a plus

Requirements

• Active MA Occupational Therapist license required (license required if applicable)
• Current AHA BLS (Healthcare Provider) certification required
• Minimum 1 year of acute care hospital experience required; 2+ years preferred
• Minimum 18 months of experience in the relevant specialty
• Strong patient handling and transfer technique skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including nursing, MDs, and case management
• ICU experience is a plus
• Experience working with diverse patient populations is a plus
• Driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required, at least one from a manager-level or above (supervisors are not accepted); one reference must be within the last 12 months and the other within 3 years

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside 30 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Provide OT services across a variety of inpatient floors, working with a wide range of diagnoses in a fast-paced environment
• Rehab department staff wear dark gray scrubs
• One reference should preferably come from a most recent temporary or travel assignment; references cannot be provided by another traveler
• Self-directed, flexible, and strong time management skills are essential for success in this role