Occupational Therapist, Acute Therapy
Urbana, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an inpatient acute care role at a Level 1 Trauma center, requiring Epic charting experience and prior Level 1 Trauma experience.

Details

• Inpatient opportunity within a ~500 bed Level 1 Trauma center
• 20-bed inpatient rehab unit with more than 50% neuro cases (CVA, TBI, nTBI, SCI), LE amputation, and multi-trauma patients
• Approximately 170 patients on the acute OT caseload
• Day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
• Weekend shifts required approximately 1 per month
• No holiday shifts required
• No floating required
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Current Occupational Therapy license from Illinois required, if applicable
• BLS certification required
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Epic charting experience required
• Level 1 Trauma center experience required
• Ability to perform patient transfers from bed, chair, and floor with assistance as needed
• Demonstrated knowledge of safe body mechanics to reduce risk of injury to self, staff, and patients

Additional Information

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students
• Design and adjust individualized plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning
• Perform patient examinations and screenings using standardized outcomes measures relevant to chief complaint and history
• Provide education and training to patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare providers
• Supervise COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory guidelines
• Communicate patient status, progress, and discharge recommendations with the medical team
• Document evaluations and treatment plans in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are not accepted
• RTO limited to no more than 7 days total during the 13-week contract
• Contingent workers cannot remain on assignment at this facility for more than 1 year and must convert or take a 6-month break in service before returning