Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Pleasant Prairie, WI
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care Hospital setting, requiring 1+ year of acute care experience and BLS/NBCOT certification.

Details

• Hospital acute care setting
• Diverse caseload including orthopedic, cardiac, and pediatric patients
• Day shift schedule, 4x10 hour shifts from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Weekend coverage required, Friday through Monday
• 13-week assignment length
• Epic experience preferred

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of occupational therapy experience required
• Acute care experience required
• BLS certification required
• NBCOT certification required
• Wisconsin or Compact OT license required if applicable; pending license accepted at submission but must be obtained prior to start
• NIHSS certification may be pending at submission but must be completed during compliance
• Experience with modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound, TENS, and edema massage
• Experience with orthopedic conditions including hip and knee replacements, hand injuries, and soft tissue injuries
• Experience with prosthetics and orthotics including splinting techniques

Additional Information

• Provide occupational therapy services across a variety of acute care patient populations
• Utilize therapeutic modalities including biofeedback, cardiac rehabilitation, and electrical stimulation
• First-time travelers accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted at a lower rate
• Travelers may return to this facility only after a minimum 1-year separation
• Travel pairs accepted
• Facility cannot accommodate latex allergies
• Badge photo required within 24 hours of offer acceptance
• Two supervisor references required after offer acceptance
• Orientation includes required training modules averaging 3-4 hours