Inpatient Occupational Therapist (OT)
Batesville, AR
American Traveler
3x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x8hrs
• Hours: 24 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an Inpatient Occupational Therapist with required prior inpatient OT experience treating adult and geriatric populations for a day-shift rehabilitation role.

Details

• Inpatient rehabilitation unit within an acute care regional referral center
• Days shift, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, Tuesday through Saturday
• Weekend coverage required on Saturdays
• No on-call requirements
• May float to Acute care as needed
• Adult and geriatric patient populations
• MediTech EMR used for documentation and charting

Requirements

• Active Occupational Therapy license required (license required if applicable), compact license accepted
• Active AHA BLS certification required
• Prior Occupational Therapy experience required
• Prior inpatient experience required
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations required
• Skills checklist current within 1 year pertinent to OT specialty required
• Two supervisory reference forms completed within the last two years required

Additional Information

• Initiate patient care through evidence-based assessment and documentation in the EMR
• Submit a detailed plan of care to the referring provider within 24 hours of evaluation
• Submit accurate treatment charges daily in the EMR
• Maintain treatment records, statistical data, and patient schedules
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans or make referral recommendations as needed
• Supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and provide clinical education support
• Ensure departmental equipment is routinely checked for safety hazards
• Contribute to productivity and efficient operation of the Rehab Therapy Department
• Traveler-provided matching scrubs required for dress code
• Permanent address required; candidates within 90 miles of the facility will not be considered, and those between 90-150 miles may be considered but not guaranteed
• Maximum of 5 days of requested RTO allowed during the assignment