Occupational Therapist – Home Health
Fort Dodge, IA
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Home Health Occupational Therapist with 2+ years of OT experience for a 13-week contract in Fort Dodge, IA, serving patients across a 50-mile coverage area.

Details

• Home health setting covering a 50-mile radius around Fort Dodge, IA
• Day shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, 40 hours/week
• Average of 4–6 patient visits per day
• Patient population primarily consists of individuals requiring short-term therapy following hospitalization or a nursing home stay
• Team includes 1 PT, 1 OT, 1 PTA, and 1 COTA
• Weekly team meetings held virtually with monthly in-person meetings
• Epic EMR used; experience preferred but not required
• Travelers are expected to drive approximately 200–250 miles per week within the coverage area

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of OT experience required
• Home health experience preferred but not required — facility is willing to train
• Active Iowa OT state license required (compact license accepted); license required if applicable
• Active BLS certification required
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Must have a personal vehicle for patient visits (mileage reimbursed)
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• One supervisory reference required for consideration
• Must not have been employed by the facility within the past 12 months
• Taxable address must be located more than 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Orientation begins on Mondays and includes a general organizational orientation, required online courses, 2 days of Epic training, and ride-along/shadow visits
• A therapy manager provides virtual support during the first couple of weeks, reviewing documentation and answering questions
• Travelers are typically fully productive by week 3
• Travelers are required to work 1–2 of 3 summer holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day
• Skills checklist completed within the past year is required for consideration