Occupational Therapist - Inpatient
Batesville, AR
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Inpatient Rehabilitation position requiring prior OT and inpatient experience plus an active AR OT license (required if applicable).

Details

• Inpatient setting within the Rehabilitation unit of an acute care, multi-facility regional referral health system
• Day shift schedule, 8:00am-4:30pm, 40 hours per week
• One Saturday standby shift required per 13-week assignment
• No on-call requirements
• EMR system used is MediTech
• Traveler-provided matching scrubs required for dress code

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapy license required (if applicable)
• Compact license not accepted
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Prior Occupational Therapy experience required
• Prior Inpatient experience required
• Skills checklist pertinent to OT specialty, current within 1 year, required for consideration
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required for consideration
• Permanent address required

Additional Information

• Provide evidence-based assessment and documentation of patient care in the EMR
• Submit detailed plan of care to referring provider for approval within 24 hours of evaluation completion
• Submit accurate treatment charges daily and maintain treatment records, statistical data, and patient schedules
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans or recommend referrals as needed
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and provide clinical education as needed
• Ensure all department equipment is routinely checked for hazards to maintain patient safety
• Maximum of 5 days RTO may be requested during the assignment
• Applicants residing within 90 miles of the facility will not be considered
• Applicants residing 90-150 miles from the facility may be reviewed but are not guaranteed selection