Travel Contract

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Hospital
Lafayette, IN
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,401/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/17/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Description

OT Acute Care Hospital

Overview

  • Travel/Contract role in Lafayette, Indiana
  • Day shift: Monday–Friday, plus one weekend day per month
  • 40 hours per week
  • Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

  • Valid Occupational Therapist license in Indiana
  • Occupational Therapist (1 year of experience)
  • Occupational Therapist experience within the last year
  • BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
  • NBCOT
  • Experience in a(n) Acute Care setting

Preferred Qualifications

  • Manual Therapy certification/license
  • Lymphedema certification/license
  • Cerner experience

Unit / Setting

  • Inpatient acute care rehab team of 19 professionals
  • Patients may include ICU through progressive care levels
  • Common diagnoses include CABG and other cardiac procedures, stroke, TBI, joint replacement, fracture repairs, respiratory illnesses, dementia, MS, and Parkinson

Role Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients
  • Develop and follow a plan of care
  • Provide ADL training
  • Provide therapeutic exercises and therapeutic activities to improve function
  • Assess appropriateness of discharge disposition recommendations daily

Additional Details

  • Scrub color: Royal Blue
  • Shoes: Black
  • Charting: Cerner

Employer

PRIDE Health

3.9rating(110 reviews)

60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

Anonymous
Anonymous
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care (RN)
4.0rating

Pros

Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.

Cons

Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.

Review of Sabrina Ahlawat on Oct 12, 2026

Recommends working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Lafayette, IN

As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
Transportation
  • Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
Demographics
  • Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
  • The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
  • There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
  • The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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