Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Neurological Rehab
Sarasota, FL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an Occupational Therapist with outpatient experience for a neurological rehab clinic setting, with a preference for vestibular and vagus nerve stimulation experience.

Details

• Outpatient rehabilitation clinic on a hospital campus
• 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM or 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
• 40 hours per week, 13-week contract
• All patient care is 1:1, 60-minute sessions at a rate of 8 patients per day
• Diverse neurological patient population including stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, Parkinson's disease, and more
• Opportunity to treat musculoskeletal diagnoses as well
• No float requirement

Requirements

• Active OT license (license required if applicable)
• Minimum 2 years of outpatient OT experience required
• Proficiency with the Fugl-Meyer Upper Extremity Assessment, or ability to learn it quickly
• Current BLS certification
• Two professional references from the last two places of employment, covering the last year, from supervisors in a leadership role
• 7-year employment history required, with explanations for any gaps exceeding 30 days
• Current skills checklist (valid within the last year)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• Neurological OT focus with emphasis on upper extremity rehabilitation
• Experience with paired vagus nerve stimulation protocol (Vivistim) is a plus
• Vestibular experience is preferred
• First-time travelers will be considered for this position
• Local candidates (within 50 miles of the facility) are not eligible