Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Sioux Falls, SD
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an acute care hospital setting requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Inpatient acute care and rehab unit within a Level 1 trauma hospital
• Treats patients of all ages with orthopedic, neurological, and general medical diagnoses
• 21-bed unit with average caseload of 4-5 patients per day
• Primary schedule is Monday-Friday, generally 7:30am-4:00pm
• Requires 1-2 weekends per month, which may include both days with a day off before and/or after
• No call requirements
• Utilizes Epic EMR for computerized charting
• Access to specialized equipment including UE Bioness and Dynavision

Requirements

• Current, active Occupational Therapist license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Acute care experience with medically complex and unstable patients preferred
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills for discharge planning

Additional Information

• Provide evaluations, treatment interventions, modalities, FIMs, and documentation for patients with complex medical, physical, and cognitive challenges
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on discharge planning, scheduling, and hand-off communication
• May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Manage a high-volume, dynamic caseload requiring flexibility and prioritization
• Department-specific orientation includes 1-2 days of computer documentation training plus additional onboarding over several days
• Dress code is business casual (no jeans) or approved scrub colors (Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown)
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Local candidates will be considered