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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting, requiring Epic EMR experience and Level 1 Trauma background.

Details

• Full-time acute care hospital setting in Urbana, IL
• Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (day shift)
• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
• One weekend shift required per month
• No holiday shifts required
• No floating requirements
• Evaluates and treats patients of all ages across the acute care continuum

Requirements

• Active Illinois OT license required (if applicable)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant Occupational Therapy experience
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing functional activities that address the emotional and functional needs of the patient and family
• Modifies treatment approach based on patient behavior and performance
• Utilizes standardized outcomes measures to accurately reflect patient functional performance
• Collaborates with patients, families, and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides family training as needed
• Provides supervision to COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory standards
• Communicates patient performance, status changes, activity and transfer recommendations, and discharge disposition to the medical team
• Serves as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students
• Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Interview with facility leadership required as part of the selection process
• RTO may not exceed 7 days for the duration of the 13-week contract
• Candidates who have been on assignment at this health system for 1 continuous year must take a 6-month break in service before returning to any location within the system