Outpatient Occupational Therapist
Norfolk, NE
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist with 1+ year of experience for a 13-week outpatient OT assignment requiring previous travel experience and Cerner familiarity.

Details

• Outpatient occupational therapy setting with exposure to inpatient, acute rehab, and skilled care populations
• Patient diagnoses include med/surg, ICU, acute rehab (neuro, cardiac, ortho), joints, weakness, and pneumonia
• Caseload of approximately 10–12 scheduled 1:1 patients per day
• Day shift with variable 7–8 AM start times on 8-hour shifts
• 2 weekend shifts (Saturday full day with a comp day during the week, and Sunday ortho/stroke coverage) across the 13-week contract
• Holidays are not required but volunteering is welcome
• COTAs available to assist with throughput and turnover as a second set of hands
• Charting system: Cerner (Epic experience preferred)
• Candidates must live more than 45 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Requirements

• Current, active Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Minimum 1 year of outpatient OT experience required
• Previous travel experience required for outpatient placement
• Current BLS certification required
• Hand therapy certification preferred but not required

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 shadow day followed by independent patient coverage beginning day 2
• Collaborative therapy department with resources always available; therapists work closely across disciplines
• Business casual dress code required (khakis and polo)
• Ideal candidate is a team-oriented communicator who is comfortable collaborating with colleagues and other departments
• No holiday coverage required, though volunteering is an option