Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Oklahoma City, OK
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital's Adult Rehab Services unit, requiring a Bachelor's degree in OT and current BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting within the Adult Rehab Services department
• Day shift schedule, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, 40 hours total
• High-volume rehab department with 80-85 staff including 11 travelers
• Typical caseload of 11-12 patients per 8-hour shift with a goal of treating 8 patients
• Team typically staffed with 15-16 OT/COTA professionals to meet patient demand

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy required
• Minimum of 1 year of experience required
• Current BLS certification from AHA required upon hire
• Oklahoma OT license required if applicable
• Acute care, trauma, or critical care experience preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for patient and staff interaction
• Basic computer skills required

Additional Information

• Evaluate and treat patients in independent living skills, occupational performance, prevocational work adjustment, educational skills, play-leisure abilities, and psychosocial skills
• Interpret physician referrals and develop individualized treatment plans with short and long-term goals
• Design and fabricate adaptive equipment and orthotic devices as part of treatment
• Communicate patient goals and progress to patients and families
• Assist with discharge planning including equipment ordering and home therapy instruction
• May supervise OT students
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility
• Full date of birth and Social Security Number required for consideration
• Facility enforces strict credentialing and compliance deadlines with no start date flexibility
• Returning travelers limited to one extension up to 26 weeks total, followed by a 6-month separation before reapplying