Occupational Therapist - Pediatric Rehab
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Pediatric Occupational Therapist for a 13-week day shift contract at an academic medical center in Oklahoma City, requiring a minimum of 1 year of experience and an active OT license.

Details

• Pediatric Rehabilitation Services unit in a hospital setting
• Day shift, 8 hours per day, 5 days per week (40 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant OT experience required
• Active Oklahoma OT license required (license required if applicable)
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with patients and families
• Basic computer proficiency required

Additional Information

• Evaluate patients across areas including independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, and psychosocial skills
• Interpret physician referrals and select appropriate standardized evaluation procedures
• Develop individualized treatment plans with short- and long-term goals, frequency, and duration of treatment
• Design and fabricate adaptive equipment and orthotic devices; provide instruction on joint protection and body mechanics
• Educate patients and families on goals, progress, and home therapy plans; assist with discharge planning
• May supervise OT students
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Previous travelers or employees must have a 6-month separation period after 26 weeks of total contract time before being eligible to return
• Compliance requirements are strictly enforced — candidates must be prepared to begin onboarding immediately upon offer acceptance