Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Burlington, NC
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,120/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration20 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
- Specialty: Therapy/Rehabilitation
- Location: Burlington, North Carolina
- Employment Type: Travel/Contract
- Contract Length: 20 weeks
- Schedule: Day shift, 5x8s (40 hours/week), 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, weekends included on rotation
- Travelers: First-time travelers are accepted, pending experience in an acute care setting
Required Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapist license in North Carolina
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
- NBCOT (National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Experience in an acute care setting
- Driver's License
- Experience with Epic
Patient Population
- Orthopedics: Elective and traumatic surgeries
- Neuro: Stroke, Parkinson's, autonomic insufficiency, MS, ALS, GBS, and similar conditions; primary stroke center certified
- Neurosurgery: Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar surgical intervention; intracranial decompression, burr holes, craniotomy/-ectomy
- Cardiac: AFib, CHF, NSTEMI, STEMI (no open heart procedures)
- Vascular: Intravascular and open intervention/repair
- Surgical: Abdominal surgeries, wound care
- Chronic disease: COPD, CHF, DM, AKI
- Acute medical illness: Sepsis
Unit Details
- 4 primary medical-surgical floors (30 patients each)
- ICU/CCU (20 patients)
- Post-op unit (5 overnight patients, same-day discharge as appropriate)
- Emergency Department
- Gero-psych unit (12 beds)
- Behavioral Health unit (25 beds)
Productivity Expectations
- 10-11 patients per day
- Ultimate productivity goal of 1 patient per worked hour (minimum of 8 patients over an 8-hour day)
Pre-Start Requirements
- Background check: Completed within 60 days of start, covering all locations lived, worked, or attended school in the past 7 years. Includes SSN trace, statewide county, national criminal, federal court, and national sex offender searches, plus education verification. Open hits are not accepted. Fingerprinting is not required for this role.
- Education verification: Verified by a third party
- Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 40 days of start
- TB: Negative QuantiFERON or T-SPOT within 6 months of start, plus a TB questionnaire within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Immunizations: Proof of Tdap; MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), varicella, and hepatitis B documentation (titer, vaccine series, or declination as applicable); flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption during flu season (exemptions must be on agency forms with an agency attestation)
- Fit mask test: Completed within the current calendar year of start and updated annually
- References: Two supervisory references for clinical positions. One must be from an assignment within 12 months before start, and the second within 24 months before start.
- Work history: Employment application or resume with a 7-year work history; third-party verification of employment within the last 5 years
- Photo: Badge photo submitted before clearance, following strict facility guidelines
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
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.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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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.
About Burlington, NC
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Burlington, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Burlington, NC is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for money.
- Burlington experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of 89°F and mild winters with average lows of 29°F.
- Be prepared for some snow and ice during the winter months.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Burlington, NC.
- They are relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Burlington is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surroundings.
- Burlington has a diverse population with a mix of age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the pollen in the area.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Burlington, NC.
- Burlington offers a variety of restaurants, including local Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, boating, and fishing in the nearby parks and lakes.
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