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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Occupational Therapist for an Acute Care unit at a Level 1 trauma hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care inpatient unit within a Level 1 trauma hospital, including rehab
• 21-bed unit with an average caseload of 4-5 patients per day
• Primary schedule is Monday-Friday, generally 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, with 1 weekend per month required
• No call requirements
• EPIC EMR used for computerized charting
• Access to specialized equipment including UE Bioness and Dynavision

Requirements

• Active OT license required if applicable
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• BLS certification required
• Acute care and Level 1 trauma setting experience preferred
• Ability to treat medically complex and unstable patients across all age groups and diagnoses, including orthopedic, neurological, and general medical disorders
• Strong critical thinking skills to manage high-volume, dynamic caseloads and interdisciplinary communication

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include evaluations, treatment interventions, team conferences, modalities, documentation, and FIMs
• May supervise certified occupational therapy assistants, aides, and students
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on discharge planning and care coordination
• Department-specific orientation includes 1-2 days of computer documentation training plus several additional days of specialty training
• Dress code is business casual (no jeans) or designated scrub colors (Ceil Blue, Khaki, Gray, Chocolate Brown)
• All clinicians must badge in and out at the facility
• Local candidates accepted; radius rules may apply for pay rate adjustments
• Candidates who previously worked at this health system must have an end date at least 6 months prior to submission